US
May 1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5745
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
- Runout / matrix
E4VB-3143-1SSide A runout stamped
E4VB-3140-1SSide B runout stamped
E4VB-3143Side A label
E4VB-3140Side B label
Marilyn MonroeThe River Of No Return / I'm Gonna File My Claim
Vinyl pressings
The River Of No Return / I'm Gonna File My Claim
by Marilyn Monroe · 1954
27 pressings13 countriesVocalThemePopStage & Screen
The River Of No Return was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 The River Of No Return
16 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 8 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
May 1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E4VW-3143-1S I A2A side runout
E4VW-3140-1S I A2B side runout
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5745
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7M232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XAV11587XAV 1158-IN
7XAV11597XAV 1159-IN
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Argentina | RCA Victor 1A-0000First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-5745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Italy | RCA A25V-0120First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Italy | RCA A25V-0120First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Japan | Victor ES-5004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice 7M232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 47-5745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 47-5745First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 20-5745First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-5745First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 20-5745First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 47-5745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 4187First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Japan | Victor S-118First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Japan | Victor S-118First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N - 13057", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | RCA 100687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice B 10723Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | RCA 45.4077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | RCA A 18216Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 7 MW 1217", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola EG 8121Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 3440Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe River Of No Return
- BI'm Gonna File My Claim
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The River Of No Return are there?
27 vinyl pressings of The River Of No Return are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1954 and 1965.
When was The River Of No Return first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 20-5745, released May 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of The River Of No Return is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20-5745, 47-5745, 7M232, E.A. 4187) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4VB-3143-1S and E4VB-3140-1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The River Of No Return 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.
