UK
1934- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.5278
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
Reginald GardinerTrains
Vinyl pressings
Trains
by Reginald Gardiner · 1934
11 pressings3 countriesSpoken WordNon-Music
Trains was first pressed on vinyl in 1934. 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 Trains
1 pressing came out in 1934, 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.
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | UK | Decca F.5278First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1937 | US | Decca 23022Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Australia | Decca X1841Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Decca 1-215 / Decca 9-900567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Decca 45-F 52787", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca X1841Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Decca X1841Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F 52787", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca F. 5278Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| ? | UK | Decca F. 5278Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| ? | US | Decca DU-915 / Decca 9005612", 78 RPM | 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATrains
- BTrains (Continued)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trains are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Trains are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1934 and 1960.
When was Trains first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1934, in UK. One of them is Decca F.5278.
How do I tell if my copy of Trains is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.5278) 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 Trains 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.