Canada
1944- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20-1739
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-1739-A-1DA-side runout (engraved)
20-1739-B-1DB-side runout (engraved)
20-1739-AA-side label
20-1739-BB-side label
Spike JonesThe Nutcracker Suite
Vinyl pressings
The Nutcracker Suite
by Spike Jones · 1944
22 pressings8 countriesMusicalHolidayChildren'sStage & Screen
The Nutcracker Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1944. 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 The Nutcracker Suite
1 pressing came out in 1944, 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Canada | Victor 20-1739First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Victor P-143Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Victor P-143Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1946 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3391Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3389Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3390Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.1182 / His Master's Voice B.D.1183Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor WP 1437", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor WP 1437", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor WP 1437", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 47-27957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor WP 143 / RCA Victor WP-1437", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor EPA 1437", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3391Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor P-143Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice BD 1182 / His Master's Voice BD 1183Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPA-1437", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice E.A. 3389 / His Master's Voice E.A. 3390Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | RCA EPA 1437", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.1182 / His Master's Voice B.D.1183Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor P-143Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor P-143Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- The Nutcracker Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nutcracker Suite are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Nutcracker Suite are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1944 and 1953.
When was The Nutcracker Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1944, in Canada. One of them is Victor 20-1739.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nutcracker Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20-1739) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20-1739-A-1D and 20-1739-B-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Nutcracker Suite 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.
