US
November 5, 1950- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-3968
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
47-3968-ALabel A
47-3968-BLabel B
47-3968A 1S I A2Deadwax A
47-3968B 11S I A1Deadwax B
Phil HarrisGoofus / The Thing
Vinyl pressings
Goofus / The Thing
by Phil Harris · 1950
13 pressings7 countriesNoveltyVocalPop
Goofus / The Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Goofus / The Thing
8 pressings came out in 1950, 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
November 5, 1950- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-3968
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-3968A 3SRunout side A
20-3968B 13SRunout side B
(47-3968-A)Label side A [45rpm catalog number]
(47-3968 B)Label side B [45rpm catalog number]
US
November 5, 1950- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-3968
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-3968A 1 I 3 LStamped Side A, variant 1
20-3968B 11S I 5 LStamped Side B, variant 1
20-3968A 1 I 9 LStamped Side A, variant 2
20-3968B 16 I 2LStamped Side B, variant 2
US
November 5, 1950- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-3968
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
UK
1950- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.10007
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EO-VB-5009-1A P 1Stamped runout, side A
EO-VB-5010-1A GG 12Stamped runout, side B
EO-VB-5009Label, side A
EO-VB-5010Label, side B
Canada
1950- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-3968
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
47-3968ASide A Runout
47-3968BSide B Runout
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-3968First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-3968First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice B.10007First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice B.10007First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor 47-3968First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor 20-3968First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor 20-3968First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor 20-3968First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 3949Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice EA-3949Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 3155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 20-396810", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 20-3968Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGoofus
- BThe Thing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goofus / The Thing are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Goofus / The Thing are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1950 and 1951.
When was Goofus / The Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is RCA Victor 47-3968, released November 5, 1950.
How do I tell if my copy of Goofus / The Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-3968, 20-3968, B.10007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 47-3968-A and 47-3968-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goofus / The Thing 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.
