Australia
1938- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.8771
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Peter DawsonWaiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda
Vinyl pressings
Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda
by Peter Dawson · 1938
11 pressings4 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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 Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda
1 pressing came out in 1938, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Australia | His Master's Voice B.8771First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8771Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice B-87717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice B.8771Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice B-87717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Victor 120970Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 120970Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.8771Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.8771Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.8771Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Victor Red Seal 10-1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWaiata Poi
- BWaltzing Matilda
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1938 and 1953.
When was Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in Australia. One of them is His Master's Voice B.8771.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.8771) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiata Poi / Waltzing Matilda 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.