France
1939- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" K-8343
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA. 024079Label side A
OA. 032964Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1939
19 pressings9 countriesBig BandSwingJazzStage & Screen
Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple
5 pressings came out in 1939, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1939- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" K-8343
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA024079◊ M3-99249 B-7746BA-side runout
OA032964◊ M3-99248 B-10178AB-side runout
OA. 024079A-side label
OA. 032964B-side label
Germany
1939- Label and catalog number
- Electrola E. G. 6883
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 024079Label side A
OA 032964Label side B
India
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.8906
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 024079 ◊Runout side A
OA 032964 ◊ B-10178ARunout side B
OA.024079Label side A
OA.032964Label side B
Switzerland
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JK 2067
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 24079Runout side A
OA 032964 DRunout side B
OA 24079-DLabel side A
OA 032964-DLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8343First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8343First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | Germany | Electrola E. G. 6883First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | India | His Master's Voice B.8906First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2067First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Finland | His Master's Voice TG 142Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | La Voix De Son Maître B. 8906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître K-8343Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K 8343Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Ireland | His Master's Voice I.P.371Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Ireland | His Master's Voice I.P.371Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 2634Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABegin The Beguine
- BDeep Purple
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1939 and 1953.
When was Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in France, Germany, India, Switzerland. One of them is Disque "Gramophone" K-8343.
How do I tell if my copy of Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-8343, E. G. 6883, B.8906, JK 2067) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OA. 024079 and OA. 032964. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Begin The Beguine / Deep Purple 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.
