UK
1932- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 4309
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
30-9778
30-9779
Paul RobesonMah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby
Vinyl pressings
Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby
by Paul Robeson · 1932
15 pressings8 countriesFolkVocalFolkWorld
Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1932. 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 Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby
4 pressings came out in 1932, 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.
Canada
1932- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 120855Victor 120855
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
120855A, 0B4404, II, V.E.Runout, A-Side
120855B, 30-9779, 0B4405, I, V.E.Runout, B-Side
Germany
1932- Label and catalog number
- Electrola E.G. 2771
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
USSR
1932- Label and catalog number
- Музтрест 11-89
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11*89*В 673 /64Side A
11*89*А 669 /1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Canada | His Master's Voice 120855 / Victor 120855First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1932 | Germany | Electrola E.G. 2771First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1932 | UK | His Master's Voice B 4309First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1932 | USSR | Музтрест 11-89First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice B.4309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | UK | His Master's Voice B.4309Shellac, 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.4309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.4309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.4309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 120855Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Victor 120855Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice B 4309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 2950Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 4309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2320Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMah Lindy Lou
- BMa Curly-Headed Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1932 and 1953.
When was Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1932, in UK, Canada, Germany, USSR. One of them is His Master's Voice B 4309.
How do I tell if my copy of Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 4309, 120855, E.G. 2771, 11-89) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 30-9778 and 30-9779. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mah Lindy Lou / Ma Curly-Headed Baby 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.
