US
July 1927- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20586
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
Jesse CrawfordEstrellita = Little Star / La Paloma = The Dove
Vinyl pressings
Estrellita = Little Star / La Paloma = The Dove
by Jesse Crawford · 1927
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
Estrellita was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Estrellita
3 pressings came out in 1927, 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.
US
July 1927- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20586
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
3 B 20568A 1 (V.E.)Side A runout
3 B 20568B 1 (V.E.)Side B runout
UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 2537
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Side A: A38301
Side B: A38300
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.
1920s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice B 2537First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | US | Victor 20586First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | US | Victor 20586First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Germany | Electrola E.G. 746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 20586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victor 20586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1930 | US | Victor 20586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 20586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 190Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Victor 20586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Victor 20586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AEstrellita = Little Star
- BLa Paloma = The Dove
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Estrellita are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Estrellita are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1927 and 1937.
When was Estrellita first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US, UK. One of them is Victor 20586, released July 1927.
How do I tell if my copy of Estrellita is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20586, B 2537) 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 Estrellita 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.