US
1946- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 11-9007
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Jan PeerceBluebird Of Happiness / Because
Vinyl pressings
Bluebird Of Happiness / Because
by Jan Peerce · 1946
11 pressings4 countriesOperettaClassical
Bluebird Of Happiness / Because was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Bluebird Of Happiness / Because
2 pressings came out in 1946, 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.
Australia
1946- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice E.D. 514
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D5 RC 976Side A runout
D5 RC 975Side B runout
D5-RC-976Side A label
D5-RC-975Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.D. 514First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-9007First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01357", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01357", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-9007Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01357", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | Victor 11-9007Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.6768Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-9007Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-1454Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABluebird Of Happiness
- BBecause
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bluebird Of Happiness / Because are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bluebird Of Happiness / Because are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1946 and 1952.
When was Bluebird Of Happiness / Because first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US, Australia. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal 11-9007.
How do I tell if my copy of Bluebird Of Happiness / Because is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11-9007, E.D. 514) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bluebird Of Happiness / Because 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.