US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27928
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
81774Side A Label
81775Side B Label
The WeaversOld Paint (Ride Around Little Dogies) / Wimoweh
Vinyl pressings
Old Paint (Ride Around Little Dogies) / Wimoweh
by The Weavers · 1951
10 pressings5 countriesJazzFolkWorld& Country
Old Paint was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Paint
2 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27928
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
W61775T4AA side runout
W81774T5AB side runout
81774Side A Label
81775 [star]Side B Label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Decca 27928First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27928First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | Australia | Decca Y6374Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 27928Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | New Zealand | Decca Y6374Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Brunswick 04884Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-279287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27928Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Brunswick 04884Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 9-279287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOld Paint (Ride Around Little Dogies)3:00
- BWimoweh2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Paint are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Old Paint are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1951 and 1953.
When was Old Paint first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Decca 27928.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Paint is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 81774 and 81775. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Paint 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.
