US
1946- Label and catalog number
- Musicraft S2
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
5543Side A runout etched
5542Side B runout etched
5547 OSSide C runout stamped
5548Side D runout etched
Artie Shaw And His OrchestraArtie Shaw Plays Cole Porter
Vinyl pressings
Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1946
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter
2 pressings came out in 1946, 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.
US
1946- Label and catalog number
- Musicraft S2
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
3 OM 5542 ASide A, Runout
1 OM 5543Side B, Runout
2 OM 5547 ASide C, Runout
1 OM5548 ASide D ,Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | US | Musicraft S2First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1946 | US | Musicraft S2First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | MGM Records E-517LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1950 | US | MGM Records E-517LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1956 | Argentina | MGM Records LEM 14301LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1956 | US | Allegro Elite 4107LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1957 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-01 7516LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Lion Records L70058LP | LP |
| 1958 | US | Lion Records L70058LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | MGM Records LES 26005 / MGM Records LES 26.005LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | US | MGM Records K547", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
Tracklist
- ANight And Day
- BGet Out Of Town
- CIn The Still Of The Night
- DWhat Is This Thing Called Love
- ELove For Sale
- FYou Do Something To Me
- GI've Got You Under My Skin
- HMy Heart Belongs To Daddy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1946 and 1958.
When was Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US. One of them is Musicraft S2.
How do I tell if my copy of Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5543 and 5542. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter 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.
