US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-15287A
45-15305B
Vinyl pressings
Portuguese Washerwomen
by Joe "Fingers" Carr · 1956
16 pressings11 countriesRagtimeJazz
Portuguese Washerwomen was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Portuguese Washerwomen
10 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 7 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3418
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
15287-D3 ⌂Runout, side A, stamped
15305-D1 ⌂Runout, side B, stamped
15287Label side A
15305Label side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-15287-D7 🏛A side runout (stamped)
45-15305-D5 🏛B side runout (stamped)
(45-15287)A side label
(45-15305)B side label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-15287 D7Side A Stamped
45-15305 D5Side B Stamped
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP 1073
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP221 15287A Side, handwritten
CAP 222 15305 XXXXXB Side, handwritten, X's over "15287"
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F-3418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-15287D5 ZA
45-15305 ZB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 1073First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Capitol Records F-3418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Denmark | Capitol Records F 3418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | India | Capitol Records 3418First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Japan | Capitol Records CED-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records F3418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records 3418First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records F3418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records F3418First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 34187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records F.34187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 45-152877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 3418Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records CL.3418Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 3418Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- APortuguese Washerwomen2:08
- BLucky Pierre1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portuguese Washerwomen are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Portuguese Washerwomen are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Portuguese Washerwomen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records F3418.
How do I tell if my copy of Portuguese Washerwomen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3418, 3418, CP 1073, F-3418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-15287 and 45-15305. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Portuguese Washerwomen 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.