US
January 1947- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CC-40
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
1449-1L 2 [Anvil]Side 1A etched
1450-1R [Anvil]Side 1B etched
1430-1R 2 [Anvil]Side 1C etched
1405-2R 2 [Anvil]Side 2A etched
Johnny MercerTales Of Uncle Remus
Vinyl pressings
Tales Of Uncle Remus
by Johnny Mercer · 1947
11 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Tales Of Uncle Remus was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Tales Of Uncle Remus
3 pressings came out in 1947, 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.
US
January 1947- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CC-40
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1449-7L #6 [Anvil symbol]Runout, side A, etched
1451-1L #6 [Anvil symbol] 1Runout, side B, etched
1405-2R #7 [Anvil symbol] 4Runout, side C, etched
1430-7R 7 [Anvil symbol] 2Runout, side D, etched
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DC-116
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
1449-71 14A side runout
1405-2B 14B side runout
1450-1R 13C side runout
1406-4R 14D side runout
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.
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | Capitol Records DC-116First year10", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Capitol Records CC-40First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Capitol Records CC-40First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records DCN-116Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records L-6986LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records L-6986 / Wonderland Records L-6986LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | USA & Canada | Capitol Records L-6986 / Wonderland Records L-6986LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9336LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F-300327", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F-300317", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records CCF-30087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Running Away
- A2Laughing Place
- B1Brer Rabbit And The Tar Baby
- B2Brer Rabbit And The Tar Baby
- C1Running Away
- C2Laughing Place
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tales Of Uncle Remus are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tales Of Uncle Remus are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1947 and 1975.
When was Tales Of Uncle Remus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US. One of them is Capitol Records CC-40, released January 1947.
How do I tell if my copy of Tales Of Uncle Remus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC-40, DC-116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1449-1L 2 [Anvil] and 1450-1R [Anvil]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tales Of Uncle Remus 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.