US
March 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 25-1009
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
51-1009-AA label
51-1009-BB label
Will Glahé Und Sein Musette-OrchesterBeer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels
Vinyl pressings
Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels
by Will Glahé Und Sein Musette-Orchester · 1951
16 pressings4 countriesPolkaFolkFolkWorld
Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels 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 Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels
3 pressings came out in 1951, 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
March 24, 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 51-1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Purple labels
Canada
March 24, 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 51-1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue
- Runout / matrix
51-1009AA side runout [stamped]
51-1009BB side runout [stamped]
51-1009-AA side label
51-1009-BB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 25-1009First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor 51-1009First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 51-1009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 25-1009Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 447-01487", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 8327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA 447-01487", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA 447-01487", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 447-01487", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA 447-01487", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 51-10097", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-01487", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 25-1009Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 25-1009Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-01487", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 25-1009Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABeer Barrel Polka
- BHot Pretzels
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 1962.
When was Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor 25-1009, released March 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25-1009, 51-1009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51-1009-A and 51-1009-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beer Barrel Polka / Hot Pretzels 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.