UK
1936- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.8497
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA.2935Side A Label
OEA.2936Side B Label
Paul RobesonOl' Man River / I Still Suits Me
Vinyl pressings
Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me
by Paul Robeson · 1936
27 pressings11 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1936. 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 Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me
3 pressings came out in 1936, 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.
US
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25376
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25376
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25376A OEA2935 (VE in diamond)Runout Side A
25376B OEA2936 (VE in diamond)Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Canada | Victor 25376First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8497First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | US | Victor 25376First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.1765Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 GF 1457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7MO-1037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7MO-1037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.1765Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Belgium | La Voix De Son Maître B 8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Canada | Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Canada | Victor 25376Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice B 8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7P 1137", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 PW 1137", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice B. 8497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice S.A.B. 155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7P1137", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOl' Man River
- BI Still Suits Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1936 and 1955.
When was Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1936, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is His Master's Voice B.8497.
How do I tell if my copy of Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.8497, 25376) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OEA.2935 and OEA.2936. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ol' Man River / I Still Suits Me 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.
