US
July 31, 1935- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25090
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Vinyl pressings
King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy
by Benny Goodman And His Orchestra · 1935
19 pressings5 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1935. 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 King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy
2 pressings came out in 1935, 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
1935- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25090
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25090A <V.E.>A side runout
25090B <V.E.>B side runout
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.
1930s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Canada | Victor 25090First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | US | Victor 25090First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.1586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.1586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | US | Victor 25090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 25090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 25090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | US | Victor 25090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 25090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 27-00277", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 27-00277", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 420-015310", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 447-01537" | 7" |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice Not readableShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-09127", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-01537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AKing Porter
- BSometimes I'm Happy = A Veces Soy Feliz
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1935 and 1955.
When was King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1935, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 25090, released July 31, 1935.
How do I tell if my copy of King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25090) 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 King Porter / Sometimes I'm Happy 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.
