UK
November 1950- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM.329
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Arthur Smith And His Cracker-JacksGuitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag
Vinyl pressings
Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag
by Arthur Smith And His Cracker-Jacks · 1950
13 pressings7 countriesRockabillyRockFolkWorld
Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag
3 pressings came out in 1950, 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.
Denmark
November 1950- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 329
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10295A 48-S-39 MF 13-71Bside A runout variant 1
48-S-480side B runout variant 1
10293A 48-S-39 MF 13-71Bside A runout variant 2
48-S-480side B runout variant 2
Switzerland
1950- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM.329
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Switzerland | MGM Records MGM.329First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 329First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | UK | MGM Records MGM.329First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | MGM Records MGM-SP-10087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | France | MGM Records SPF. 10037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | MGM Records MGM-SP-10087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | MGM Records MGM-SP-10087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | MGM Records MGM-SPQ 20017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | MGM Records MGM-SPQ 20017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | MGM Records MGM 7709Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | MGM Records MGM 329Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | MGM Records MGM-SP-10087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | MGM Records MGM. 329Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGuitar Boogie
- BBe Bop Rag
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1950 and 1953.
When was Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in UK, Denmark, Switzerland. One of them is MGM Records MGM.329, released November 1950.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM.329, MGM 329) 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 Guitar Boogie / Be Bop Rag 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.