US
1908- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A468
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3390A side label
3681B side label
3390-2-25A side under label
3681-2-39B side under label
J. W. MyersVirginia Song / Red Wing
Vinyl pressings
Virginia Song / Red Wing
by J. W. Myers · 1908
10 pressings2 countriesPop
Virginia Song / Red Wing 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 Virginia Song / Red Wing
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 A468First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1910s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | US | Columbia A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1918 | USA & Canada | Columbia A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1920s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | US | Columbia A-468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Standard Disc Record A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Aretino Record D545Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | United Record A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | USA & Canada | Columbia A468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AVirginia Song
- BRed Wing (An Indian Fable)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Virginia Song / Red Wing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Virginia Song / Red Wing are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1908 and 1924.
When was Virginia Song / Red Wing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1908, in US. One of them is Columbia A468.
How do I tell if my copy of Virginia Song / Red Wing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A468) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3390 and 3681. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Virginia Song / Red Wing 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.