US
May 1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 35912
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
V 43122 3Side A runout
S 43123 2Side B runout
43122Side A label
43123Side B label
Paul Whiteman & His Concert OrchestraOl' Man River / Selections From "Show Boat"
Vinyl pressings
Ol' Man River / Selections From "Show Boat"
by Paul Whiteman & His Concert Orchestra · 1928
15 pressings5 countriesJazzStage & Screen
Ol' Man River was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. 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
5 pressings came out in 1928, 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
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 35912
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · Oakland
- Runout / matrix
43122A side label
43123B side label
UK
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 1505
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 43122△ RH3 5-0835Runout stamped Side A
A 43123△ mG2 5-0836Runout stamped Side B
(5-0835)Label side A
(5-0836)Label side B
Canada
May 1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 35912
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
43122 C 3 G V.E.Side A runout
43123 E V.E. 2Side B runout
35912-ASide A label
35912-BSide B label
Australia
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 1505
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A43122-3Side A
A43123-2Side 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.
1920s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Australia | His Master's Voice C 1505First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1505First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 35912First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Canada | Victor 35912First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 35912First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victor 35912Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1930 | US | Victor 35912Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1505Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 35912Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 35912Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1505Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | His Master's Voice C.1505Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître L-657Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître SH. 2Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" L-657Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOl' Man River
- Selections From "Show Boat"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1928 and 1948.
When was Ol' Man River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in US, UK, Canada, Australia. One of them is Victor 35912, released May 1928.
How do I tell if my copy of Ol' Man River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 35912, C 1505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 43122 3 and S 43123 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ol' Man 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.
