US
May 29, 1942- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27895
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Artie Shaw And His OrchestraSt. James Infirmary Blues
Vinyl pressings
St. James Infirmary Blues
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1942
13 pressings6 countriesBig BandSwingVocalJazz
St. James Infirmary Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1942. 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 St. James Infirmary Blues
3 pressings came out in 1942, 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.
US
May 29, 1942- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27895
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 27895A 2 2Side A runout
D 27895B 2 2Side B runout
Canada
1942- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27895
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Canada | Victor 27895First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | US | Victor 27895First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | US | Victor 27895First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27895Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27895Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | India | His Master's Voice B.9307Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9307Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9307Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9307Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3353Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27895Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27895Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B.9307Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- St. James Infirmary Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. James Infirmary Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of St. James Infirmary Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1942 and 1947.
When was St. James Infirmary Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1942, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 27895, released May 29, 1942.
How do I tell if my copy of St. James Infirmary Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27895) 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 St. James Infirmary Blues 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.
