US
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 935-D
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ⓦ143602 3-A-3Runout A side variant 1
ⓦ143603 2-F 44Runout B side variant 1
ⓦ143602 3-I-62Runout A side variant 2
ⓦ143603 2-G-50Runout B side variant 2
Moran And MackTwo Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2)
Vinyl pressings
Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2)
by Moran And Mack · 1927
10 pressings3 countriesComedyDialogueNon-Music
Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2)
5 pressings came out in 1927, 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.
UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4441
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 80 RPM
UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4441
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 80 RPM
Australia
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 0774
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Australia
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 0774
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 80 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Australia | Columbia 0774First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | Australia | Columbia 0774First yearShellac, 10", 80 RPM | Shellac, 10", 80 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | Columbia 4441First yearShellac, 10", 80 RPM | Shellac, 10", 80 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | Columbia 4441First yearShellac, 10", 80 RPM | Shellac, 10", 80 RPM |
| 1927 | US | Columbia 935-DFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Columbia 935-DShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | US | Columbia 1-2197", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1949 | US | Columbia 38481Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 935-DShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia 935-DShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ATwo Black Crows Part 1
- BTwo Black Crows Part 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1927 and 1949.
When was Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is Columbia 935-D.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 935-D, 4441, 0774) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ⓦ143602 3-A-3 and ⓦ143603 2-F 44. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Two Black Crows (Parts 1 & 2) 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.