UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Beltona LBE 13Beltona LBE.13
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-3310-1E BM 21Runout side A, stamped
CA ARL-3311-2E RT 21Runout side B, stamped
Mary O'HaraSongs Of Erin
Vinyl pressings
Songs Of Erin
by Mary O'Hara · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Songs Of Erin was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Songs Of Erin
3 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1572
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
New Zealand
1957- Label and catalog number
- Beltona LBEM 13Beltona LBEM.13
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | New Zealand | Beltona LBEM 13 / Beltona LBEM.13First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Beltona LBE 13 / Beltona LBE.13First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | London Records LL 1572First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Netherlands | Decca 6454 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Decca 6454 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 646 012 XBLLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 6454 006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Beltona LBE 13LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Beltona LBE 13 / Beltona LBE.13LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Beltona LBE 13 / Beltona LBE.13LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Beltona LBE 13 / Beltona LBE.13LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Weaving Song
- A2The Quiet Land Of Erin
- A3I Wish I Had The Shepherd's Lamb
- A4The Bonnie Boy
- A5Aililiu Na Gamnha
- A6She Moved Thro' The Fair
- A7The Spanish Lady
- A8Eileen Aroon
- B1The Spinning Wheel
- B2Dileen O Deamhas
- B3Londonderry Air
- B4I Have A Bonnet Trimm'd With Blue
- B5Castle Of Dromore
- B6Next Market Day
- B7My Lagan Love
- B8Ceol An Phiobaire
- B9Fill, Fill A Run O
- B10Ballynure Ballad
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs Of Erin are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Songs Of Erin are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1972.
When was Songs Of Erin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, US, New Zealand. One of them is Beltona LBE 13.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs Of Erin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBE 13, LL 1572, LBEM 13) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA ARL-3310-1E BM 21 and CA ARL-3311-2E RT 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Songs Of Erin 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.