US
November 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20191
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[V.E. Logo In Circle] I 20191A 16Runout, Side A, Stamped
[V.E. Logo In Circle] D 20191 B 14Runout, Side B, Stamped
Sousa's BandWashington Post March / El Capitan March
Vinyl pressings
Washington Post March / El Capitan March
by Sousa's Band · 1926
12 pressings4 countriesMarchesInstrumentalConcert BandClassical
Washington Post March / El Capitan March 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 Washington Post March / El Capitan March
4 pressings came out in 1926, the album's first year, in 3 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 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20191
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
D 20191A 1 (V.E.) 16A) Runout
D 20191B 1 (V.E.) 14A) Runout
Canada
November 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20191
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Japan
1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20191
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
20191ASide A
20191BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Japan | Victor 20191First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1926 | Canada | Victor 20191First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1926 | US | Victor 20191First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1926 | US | Victor 20191First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 96Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 20191Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1928 | US | Victor 20191Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1928 | US | Victor 20191Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | US | Victor 20191Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor 20191Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-02207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Victor 20191Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWashington Post March
- BEl Capitan March
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Washington Post March / El Capitan March are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Washington Post March / El Capitan March are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1926 and 1939.
When was Washington Post March / El Capitan March first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1926, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Victor 20191, released November 1926.
How do I tell if my copy of Washington Post March / El Capitan March is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [V.E. Logo In Circle] I 20191A 16 and [V.E. Logo In Circle] D 20191 B 14. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Washington Post March / El Capitan March 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.