US
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22-81201
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2 ᴬ43683 (V.E.)A side runout
2 ᶻ43686 (V.E.)B side runout
Jahrl Instrumental QuintetteStyrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad
Vinyl pressings
Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad
by Jahrl Instrumental Quintette · 1928
12 pressings3 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. 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 Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad
5 pressings came out in 1928, the album's first year, in 3 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
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 12-81532
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2 ᴬ43683 (V.E.)A side runout
2 ᶻ43686 (V.E.)B side runout
Canada
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 81203
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
43683Side A
43686Side B
Canada
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 81201
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
43683A side label
43686B side label
Japan
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 81201
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
43683A side label
43686B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Canada | Victor 81203First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Canada | Victor 81201First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Japan | Victor 81201First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 22-81201First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 12-81532First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victor 22-81201Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1935 | US | Victor 12-81532Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor V-20075Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor V-20075Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor 26-0017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 26-0017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Victor A-1063Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStyrmans Vals = Mate's Waltz
- BBalen I Karlstad = The Ball In Karlstadt
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1928 and 1954.
When was Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Victor 22-81201.
How do I tell if my copy of Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22-81201, 12-81532, 81203, 81201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 ᴬ43683 (V.E.) and 2 ᶻ43686 (V.E.). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Styrmans Vals / Balen I Karlstad 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.