UK
1926- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 1285
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CR 651 IIIA-side Runout Area
CR 652 IB-side Runout Area
09384A-side label
09385B-side Label
Reginald FoortIn A Persian Market / In A Monastery Garden
Vinyl pressings
In A Persian Market / In A Monastery Garden
by Reginald Foort · 1926
10 pressings6 countriesClassical
In A Persian Market was first pressed on vinyl in 1926. 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 In A Persian Market
1 pressing came out in 1926, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1285First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | Canada | Victor 35821Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | Germany | Electrola E. H. 24Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | US | Victor 35821Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victor 35821Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 35821Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 35821Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" L-617Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" L-617Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | India | His Master's Voice C 1285Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIn A Persian Market
- BIn A Monastery Garden
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In A Persian Market are there?
10 vinyl pressings of In A Persian Market are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1926 and 1946.
When was In A Persian Market first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1926, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice C 1285.
How do I tell if my copy of In A Persian Market is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 1285) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 651 III and CR 652 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In A Persian Market 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.