US
March 9, 1938- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25796
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden
- Runout / matrix
C 25796A <V.E.> 1RSide A runout
L 25796B <V.E.> 1RSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Sing, Sing, Sing
by Benny Goodman And His Orchestra · 1938
26 pressings9 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Sing, Sing, Sing 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 Sing, Sing, Sing
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
1938- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25796
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25769A <V.E.>Stamped Runout A
25769B <V.E.>Stamped Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Canada | Victor 25796First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | US | Victor 25796First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2936Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor 25796Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor 25796Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2936Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 36205Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 25796Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 36205Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 36205Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 25796Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 36205Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2936Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | Japan | Victor NB-6003Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor 27-00227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 27-00227", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 42-0022Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 447-01547", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 420-0154Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.B.111Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice C 2936Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | His Master's Voice TH 56Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître L-1039Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" L-1039Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola EH 1424Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice C.2936Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- Sing, Sing, Sing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing, Sing, Sing are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Sing, Sing, Sing are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1938 and 1955.
When was Sing, Sing, Sing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 25796, released March 9, 1938.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing, Sing, Sing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25796) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 25796A <V.E.> 1R and L 25796B <V.E.> 1R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing, Sing, Sing 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.
