UK
1931- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 2047
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5 4 CC 14363 IV△ A 32-1725Runout side A, stamped
4 6 Co 19717I△ A 32-1726Runout side B, stamped
32-1725Label side A
32-1726Label side B
Marian AndersonLove, Come To My Aid / Softly Awakes My Heart
Vinyl pressings
Love, Come To My Aid / Softly Awakes My Heart
by Marian Anderson · 1931
18 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Love, Come To My Aid 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 Love, Come To My Aid
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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | UK | His Master's Voice C 2047First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2047Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice C 2047Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Victor 18008Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 18008Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2047Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice C 2047Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 18008Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2047Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1959 | Ireland | His Master's Voice 7P (I) 2127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice 7PO 2127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Red Seal B-5009Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice C 2047Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice Z. N. 504Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P 2127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove, Come To My Aid
- BSoftly Awakes My Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love, Come To My Aid are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Love, Come To My Aid are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1931 and 1959.
When was Love, Come To My Aid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1931, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice C 2047.
How do I tell if my copy of Love, Come To My Aid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 2047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5 4 CC 14363 IV△ A 32-1725 and 4 6 Co 19717I△ A 32-1726. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love, Come To My Aid 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.