US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Al HirtSwingin' Dixie Vol. 4
Vinyl pressings
Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4
by Al Hirt · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesDixielandJazz
Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4
7 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1927
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AFSD 5827A SNSide A Runout, Etched
AFSD 5827B SNSide B Runout, Etched
AFSD 5927-ASide A, Label
AFSD 5927-BSide B, Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AFSD 5297A-1R A2 RSide A runout; etched
AFSD 5927B-2R A1 RSide B runout; etched
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity 145 029 FBL
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1927
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1927First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Audio Fidelity 145 029 FBLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1927First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1927 / Audio Fidelity T 90388LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Chile | Audio Fidelity DFS 7117LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927 / Audio Fidelity ST-90388LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | Audio Fidelity 155 029 FBYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity ST-90388 / Audio Fidelity ST 90388LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Deep River3:11
- A2South2:56
- A3Moonglow2:00
- A4Ain't Misbehavin'3:35
- A5Memories Of You4:22
- A6Farewell Blues2:34
- B1Look Down That Lonesome Road3:07
- B2Shine2:41
- B3After You've Gone3:30
- B4Beale Street Blues2:57
- B5Milenberg Joys4:05
- B6Sensation Rag2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1972.
When was Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFSD 5927.
How do I tell if my copy of Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFSD 5927, AFLP 1927, 145 029 FBL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swingin' Dixie Vol. 4 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.
