Belgium
1939- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 1912
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WCO 26117Side A Label
WCO 26144Side B Label
Nelson EddySong Of The Volga Boatmen / At The Balalaika
Vinyl pressings
Song Of The Volga Boatmen / At The Balalaika
by Nelson Eddy · 1939
10 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Song Of The Volga Boatmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Song Of The Volga Boatmen
1 pressing came out in 1939, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Belgium | Columbia DB 1912First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | Columbia DB 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | Columbia DB 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Italy | Columbia CQ 1571Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | UK | Columbia D.B. 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | Columbia D.B. 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 311Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 1912Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASong Of The Volga Boatmen
- BAt The Balalaika
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Song Of The Volga Boatmen are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Song Of The Volga Boatmen are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1939 and 1948.
When was Song Of The Volga Boatmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in Belgium. One of them is Columbia DB 1912.
How do I tell if my copy of Song Of The Volga Boatmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 1912) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WCO 26117 and WCO 26144. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Song Of The Volga Boatmen 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.