US
1946- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 25-1059
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
25-1059A 1S I GRunout side A
25-1059B 6S I GRunout side B
The Six Fat DutchmenOld Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz
Vinyl pressings
Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz
by The Six Fat Dutchmen · 1946
10 pressings2 countriesPolkaFolkWorld& Country
Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz
5 pressings came out in 1946, the album's first year, in 2 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
1946- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 25-1059
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Purple labels
- Runout / matrix
25-1059A IV 2SA runout, stamped
25-1059B 4S I IV GB runout, stamped
US
1946- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 25-1059
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Purple labels
- Runout / matrix
25-1059A IV 2SA runout, stamped
25-1059B 4S I IV GB runout, stamped
US
1946- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 25-1059
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
25-1059A 3S A1C 3 1 IVRunout side A
25-1059B 4S A1B IV GRunout side B
Canada
1946- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 25-1059
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
25-1059ARunout side A
25-1059 BRunout side B
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.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Canada | RCA Victor 25-1059First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 25-1059First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 25-1059First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 25-1059First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 25-1059First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor 48-00237", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00237", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00237", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor 48-00237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOld Lady Polka
- BSaturday Waltz
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1946 and 1949.
When was Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor 25-1059.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25-1059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 25-1059A 1S I G and 25-1059B 6S I G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Lady Polka / Saturday Waltz 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.