UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R. 3799
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
Obernkirchen Children's ChoirThe Happy Wanderer / Evensong
Vinyl pressings
The Happy Wanderer / Evensong
by Obernkirchen Children's Choir · 1953
12 pressings6 countriesVolksmusikChoralFolkWorld
The Happy Wanderer / Evensong was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 The Happy Wanderer / Evensong
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | Parlophone R. 3799First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Australia | Parlophone A7858Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 9-291937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 29193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Parlophone A.7858Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone R. 3799Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone R. 3799Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-291937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-291937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Parlophone DIP.159Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R. 3799Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AThe Happy Wanderer (Der Frohliche Wanderer)
- BEvensong (Abendlied)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Happy Wanderer / Evensong are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Happy Wanderer / Evensong are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was The Happy Wanderer / Evensong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK. One of them is Parlophone R. 3799.
How do I tell if my copy of The Happy Wanderer / Evensong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R. 3799) 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 The Happy Wanderer / Evensong 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.