UK
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C.3126
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2EA. 8174
2EA. 8175
Jeanne DusseauEaster Hymn
Vinyl pressings
Easter Hymn
by Jeanne Dusseau · 1939
10 pressings2 countriesOperaModernClassical
Easter Hymn was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Easter Hymn
3 pressings came out in 1939, 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.
UK
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C.3126
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
UK
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C.3126
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2EA. 8174
2EA. 8175
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.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3126First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3126First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3126First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | US | Victor Red Seal 13824Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 13824Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AEaster Hymn
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easter Hymn are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Easter Hymn are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1939 and 1942.
When was Easter Hymn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice C.3126.
How do I tell if my copy of Easter Hymn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C.3126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2EA. 8174 and 2EA. 8175. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easter Hymn 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.