USA & Canada
1916- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A1908
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
29824A label
29833B label
Michael CaseyCasey's Description Of His Fight / Casey Taking The Census
Vinyl pressings
Casey's Description Of His Fight / Casey Taking The Census
by Michael Casey · 1916
12 pressings2 countriesComedyNon-Music
Casey's Description Of His Fight was first pressed on vinyl in 1916. 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 Casey's Description Of His Fight
1 pressing came out in 1916, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1910s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1918 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1918 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1918 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1920s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1920 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1920 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1920 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1926 | US | Columbia 33037-FShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1926 | US | Silvertone 3186Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia A1908Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ACasey's Description Of His Fight
- BCasey Taking The Census
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Casey's Description Of His Fight are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Casey's Description Of His Fight are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1916 and 1926.
When was Casey's Description Of His Fight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1916, in USA & Canada. One of them is Columbia A1908.
How do I tell if my copy of Casey's Description Of His Fight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A1908) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 29824 and 29833. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Casey's Description Of His Fight 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.