US
November 26, 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20253
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3R 20253ARunout Side A
3D 20253BRunout Side B
International Novelty QuartetCuckoo / Lena
Vinyl pressings
Cuckoo / Lena
by International Novelty Quartet · 1926
20 pressings7 countriesPop
Cuckoo / Lena was first pressed on vinyl in 1926. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Cuckoo / Lena
3 pressings came out in 1926, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
November 26, 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20253
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ᶠ20253A 4 1 (V.E.)Side A runout stamped
ᶜ20253A 3 (V.E.)Side B runout stamped
Canada
December 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20253
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | US | Victor 20253First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1926 | US | Victor 20253First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1926 | Canada | Victor 20253First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | Zonophone 5002Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | Zonophone 5002Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Zonophone E.E.67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Zonophone E.E. 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Regal Zonophone E.E.67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Zonophone E.E.67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 57-32977", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Victor 20253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Cuckoo / LenaShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | His Master's Voice E.X. 17Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. G. 2026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. G. 2026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Scandinavia | His Master's Voice A.L. 832Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Zonophone 5002Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Regal Zonophone T5002Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice F.K. 214Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor 20253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACuckoo
- BLena
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cuckoo / Lena are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Cuckoo / Lena are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1926 and 1927.
When was Cuckoo / Lena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1926, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 20253, released November 26, 1926.
How do I tell if my copy of Cuckoo / Lena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20253) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3R 20253A and 3D 20253B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cuckoo / Lena on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.