US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 1525
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ᴬ1525A <V.E.> 2Side A runout
ᶜ1525B <V.E.> 1Side B runout
John Charles ThomasTrees / Home On The Range
Vinyl pressings
Trees / Home On The Range
by John Charles Thomas · 1931
14 pressings4 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
Trees / Home On The Range was first pressed on vinyl in 1931. 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 Trees / Home On The Range
1 pressing came out in 1931, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | US | Victrola 1525First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1934 | Canada | Victor 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1935 | US | Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 1525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 17-01817", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.A. 1228Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.A. 1228Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 1228Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATrees3:34
- BHome On The Range (Texas Cowboy Song)3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trees / Home On The Range are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Trees / Home On The Range are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1931 and 1951.
When was Trees / Home On The Range first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1931, in US. One of them is Victrola 1525.
How do I tell if my copy of Trees / Home On The Range is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ᴬ1525A <V.E.> 2 and ᶜ1525B <V.E.> 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trees / Home On The Range 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.