US
1911- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A1025
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
19151A side label
19152B side label
19151-3-10A side stamped under label
19152-2-12B side stamped under label
Prince's BandNational Emblem / Washington Grays
Vinyl pressings
National Emblem / Washington Grays
by Prince's Band · 1911
11 pressings2 countriesMarchesBrass & Military
National Emblem / Washington Grays was first pressed on vinyl in 1911. 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 National Emblem / Washington Grays
2 pressings came out in 1911, 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.
US
1911- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A1025
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
19151-3-22Side A runout (beneath label)
19152-2-19Side B runout (beneath label)
19151Side A label
19152Side B label
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.
1910s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | US | Columbia A1025First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1911 | US | Columbia A1025First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1913 | US | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1914 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1915 | US | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1917 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1919 | USA & Canada | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1920s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | US | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1921 | US | Columbia A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Record A1025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANational Emblem
- BWashington Grays
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of National Emblem / Washington Grays are there?
11 vinyl pressings of National Emblem / Washington Grays are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1911 and 1921.
When was National Emblem / Washington Grays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1911, in US. One of them is Columbia A1025.
How do I tell if my copy of National Emblem / Washington Grays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A1025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19151 and 19152. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is National Emblem / Washington Grays 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.