US
February 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 36383
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Artie Shaw And His OrchestraConcerto For Clarinet
Vinyl pressings
Concerto For Clarinet
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1941
16 pressings8 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
Concerto For Clarinet was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 Concerto For Clarinet
4 pressings came out in 1941, 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
February 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 36383
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Canada
1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 36383
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
36383ASide A {stamped}
36383B 055227Side B {stamped}
Switzerland
1941- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice FKX 71
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Victor 36383First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice FKX 71First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor 36383First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor 36383First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 36383Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 36383Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | Japan | Victor NB 6001Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice C.3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice C.3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Belgium | La Voix De Son Maître C 3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | La Voix De Son Maître C 3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice C. 3231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- Concerto For Clarinet
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto For Clarinet are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Concerto For Clarinet are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1941 and 1955.
When was Concerto For Clarinet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US, Canada, Switzerland. One of them is Victor 36383, released February 1941.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto For Clarinet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 36383, FKX 71) 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 Concerto For Clarinet 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.
