US
February 9, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor P-18
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Die-cut Cover
Ned WashingtonPinocchio
Vinyl pressings
Pinocchio
by Ned Washington · 1940
10 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackVocalPopChildren's
Pinocchio was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Pinocchio
3 pressings came out in 1940, 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
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.D.821His Master's Voice B.D.822
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
OA. 042393A Side Label
OA. 042395B Side Label
OA. 042397C Side Label
OA. 042396D Side Label
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor P 18
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
26477A 1Runout A stamped
26477B 1Runout B stamped
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.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Victor P 18First yearShellac, 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 78 RPM, Album |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.821 / His Master's Voice B.D.822First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1940 | US | Victor P-18First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1943 | US | Victor P-18 / Victor P 18Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1946 | US | Victor P-18 / RCA Victor P-18Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice BD.821 / His Master's Voice BD.822Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono, Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono, Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.822Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Victor 26479Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 26477Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Y 34910", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhen You Wish Upon A Star
- BLittle Wooden Head
- CGive A Little Whistle
- DHi-Diddle-Dee-Dee
- EI've Got No Strings
- FFinale: Turn On The Old Music Box & When You Wish Upon A Star
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pinocchio are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pinocchio are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1940 and 1967.
When was Pinocchio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Victor P-18, released February 9, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Pinocchio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-18, B.D.821, P 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pinocchio 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.