US
December 1913- Label and catalog number
- Victor 17454
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C 17454A 2Side A
D 17454B 1Side B
Venetian TrioHumoreske (Op. 101, No. 7) / Berceuse From "Jocelyn"
Vinyl pressings
Humoreske (Op. 101, No. 7) / Berceuse From "Jocelyn"
by Venetian Trio · 1913
12 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Humoreske was first pressed on vinyl in 1913. 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 Humoreske
1 pressing came out in 1913, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1910s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | US | Victor 17454First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1914 | US | Victor 17454Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1918 | US | Victor 17454Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1920s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Canada | Victor 20130Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice B 2394Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice B 2394Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | His Master's Voice 17454Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Gramophone Concert Record X 449Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B 355Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B 355Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B-355Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor 20130Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHumoreske (Op. 101, No. 7)
- BBerceuse From "Jocelyn"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Humoreske are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Humoreske are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1913 and 1927.
When was Humoreske first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1913, in US. One of them is Victor 17454, released December 1913.
How do I tell if my copy of Humoreske is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17454) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 17454A 2 and D 17454B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Humoreske 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.