UK
1935- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.8316
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA.1481 □Runout side A
OEA.1850 □ ⅥRunout side B
OEA.1481Label side A
OEA.1850Label side B
Paul RobesonCanoe Song / Love Song
Vinyl pressings
Canoe Song / Love Song
by Paul Robeson · 1935
14 pressings6 countriesVocalThemePopStage & Screen
Canoe Song / Love Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1935. 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 Canoe Song / Love Song
4 pressings came out in 1935, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1935- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25107
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1935- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25107
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
France
1935- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" K-7572
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA.1481
OEA.1850
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Canada | Victor 25107First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-7572First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8316First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | US | Victor 25107First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 25107Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Czech Republic & Slovakia | His Master's Voice AM 4564Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître SG. 122Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-7572Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Disco "Grammofono" HN 841Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone HN 841Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ACanoe Song
- BLove Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Canoe Song / Love Song are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Canoe Song / Love Song are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1935 and 1953.
When was Canoe Song / Love Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1935, in UK, US, Canada, France. One of them is His Master's Voice B.8316.
How do I tell if my copy of Canoe Song / Love Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.8316, 25107, K-7572) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OEA.1481 □ and OEA.1850 □ Ⅵ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Canoe Song / Love Song 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.
