UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8185
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7TEA 301-1N H XT 1Side A runout
7TEA 302-1N P XT 1Side B runout
7TEA-301Side A label
7TEA-302Side B label
Paul RobesonSanders Of The River
Vinyl pressings
Sanders Of The River
by Paul Robeson · 1955
13 pressings5 countriesClassicalFolkWorld& Country
Sanders Of The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Sanders Of The River
5 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EGO- 8185
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EGO- 8185
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8185
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7 EG 8185
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Spindle Hole
- Runout / matrix
7TEA 301-1N XT 1Runout side A
7TEA 302-1N XT 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7EGO- 8185First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7EGO- 8185First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7EG 8185First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 EG 8185First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8185First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E - PQ 5787", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 7EGM 81857", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 7EGM 81857", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 81857", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 81857", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 81857", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 81857", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 81857", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Canoe Song
- A2Love Song
- B1Congo Lullaby
- B2The Killing Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sanders Of The River are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sanders Of The River are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Sanders Of The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is His Master's Voice 7EG 8185.
How do I tell if my copy of Sanders Of The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7EG 8185, 7EGO- 8185, 7 EG 8185) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TEA 301-1N H XT 1 and 7TEA 302-1N P XT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sanders Of The River 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.
