US
May 2, 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27405
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
27405A 1Side A runout
27405BSide B runout
Artie Shaw And His OrchestraMoonglow / My Blue Heaven
Vinyl pressings
Moonglow / My Blue Heaven
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1941
15 pressings7 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
Moonglow / My Blue Heaven 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 Moonglow / My Blue Heaven
2 pressings came out in 1941, 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
May 2, 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27405
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27405ASide A Stamped
27405BSide B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Victor 27405First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor 27405First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2305Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor 27405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor 27405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Finland | His Master's Voice TG 141Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo GY 581Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9269Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoonglow = Claro De Luna
- BMy Blue Heaven = Mi Cielo Azul
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonglow / My Blue Heaven are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Moonglow / My Blue Heaven are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1941 and 1953.
When was Moonglow / My Blue Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 27405, released May 2, 1941.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonglow / My Blue Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27405) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 27405A 1 and 27405B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonglow / My Blue Heaven 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.
