US
1908- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
397Side A label
3556Side B label
397-13-26Side A stamped under label
3556-2-21Side B stamped under label
J. W. MyersNearer, My God, To Thee / Let The Lower Lights Be Burning
Vinyl pressings
Nearer, My God, To Thee / Let The Lower Lights Be Burning
by J. W. Myers · 1908
10 pressings2 countriesVocalGospelPop
Nearer, My God, To Thee was first pressed on vinyl in 1908. 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 Nearer, My God, To Thee
1 pressing came out in 1908, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1900s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | US | Columbia A247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1910s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | US | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1913 | US | Standard Disc Record A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1913 | US | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1913 | US | United Record A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1918 | USA & Canada | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1920s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | USA & Canada | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1921 | USA & Canada | Columbia A247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ANearer, My God, To Thee
- BLet The Lower Lights Be Burning
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nearer, My God, To Thee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nearer, My God, To Thee are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1908 and 1921.
When was Nearer, My God, To Thee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1908, in US. One of them is Columbia A247.
How do I tell if my copy of Nearer, My God, To Thee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 397 and 3556. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nearer, My God, To Thee 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.