US
August 17, 1938- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-7746
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A B-7446A
C B-7746B
Vinyl pressings
Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1938
18 pressings3 countriesBig BandSwingVocalJazz
Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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 Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine
2 pressings came out in 1938, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
August 1938- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-7746
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1938 | Canada | Bluebird B-7746First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | US | Bluebird B-7746First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1943 | US | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | Canada | RCA Victor B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 27-00197", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 42-0019Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 26924Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Canada | Bluebird B-7746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA 110047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIndian Love Call3:12
- BBegin The Beguine3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1938 and 1951.
When was Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in US, Canada. One of them is Bluebird B-7746, released August 17, 1938.
How do I tell if my copy of Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-7746) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A B-7446A and C B-7746B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Indian Love Call / Begin The Beguine 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.
