US
1927- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 1193
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
b1198A [V.E.] 4Runout side A
d11983B [V.E.] 5Runout side B
1193-ALabel side A
1193-BLabel side B
Wanda LandowskaHarmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March
Vinyl pressings
Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March
by Wanda Landowska · 1927
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueClassicalClassical
Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March
2 pressings came out in 1927, 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.
UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 860
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A28810 △ 9776Runout Side A, Stamped
A28807 △ 9777Runout Side B, Stamped
9776Side A Label
9777Side 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.
1920s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 860First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | US | Victrola 1193First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | US | Victor Red Seal 1193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal 1193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 1193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | USSR | Ногинский Завод 8006 / Ногинский Завод 8007Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 860Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 1193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DA 860Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître DA-860Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AHarmonious Blacksmith
- BTurkish March
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1927 and 1947.
When was Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US, UK. One of them is Victrola 1193.
How do I tell if my copy of Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish March is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1193, D.A. 860) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, b1198A [V.E.] 4 and d11983B [V.E.] 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harmonious Blacksmith / Turkish 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.