US
1937- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 7947
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B21462 10 1-3 CSide A runout
B21463 C 2-3 CSide B, stamped runout Variant 1
B 21462Side A label
B 21463Side B label
Art Shaw And His New MusicThe Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Blues
by Art Shaw And His New Music · 1937
15 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 The Blues
1 pressing came out in 1937, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | US | Brunswick 7947First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Australia | Columbia DO-1768Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | US | Vocalion 4401Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1938 | US | Brunswick 7947Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | UK | Parlophone R 2790Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | UK | Harmony 1057Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | UK | Parlophone R 2790Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | Parlophone R 2790Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | UK | Parlophone R.2790Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | US | Harmony 1057Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Japan | Columbia M 343Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Parlophone DPE. 3Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Columbia DS 1382Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Vocalion S. 124Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Okeh 4401Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Blues - A
- BThe Blues - B
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1937 and 1950.
When was The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in US. One of them is Brunswick 7947.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7947) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B21462 10 1-3 C and B21463 C 2-3 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blues 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.