US
1934- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 8949
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
152578-2Side A, Runout
152579-2Side B, Runout
152578Side A, Label
152579Side B, Label
Bessie SmithGimme A Pigfoot / Take Me For A Buggy Ride
Vinyl pressings
Gimme A Pigfoot / Take Me For A Buggy Ride
by Bessie Smith · 1934
12 pressings6 countriesVocalJazzBlues
Gimme A Pigfoot was first pressed on vinyl in 1934. 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 Gimme A Pigfoot
1 pressing came out in 1934, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | US | Okeh 8949First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | US | United Hot Clubs Of America 49 / United Hot Clubs Of America 50Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Sweden | Columbia DS 1601Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Australia | Parlophone A7613Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Switzerland | Parlophone PZ 11220Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Okeh 4-68937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1952 | US | Okeh 6893Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Parlophon B 71096Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Parlophon B 71096Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2146Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2146Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2146Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AGimme A Pigfoot
- BTake Me For A Buggy Ride
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme A Pigfoot are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gimme A Pigfoot are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1934 and 1952.
When was Gimme A Pigfoot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1934, in US. One of them is Okeh 8949.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme A Pigfoot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 152578-2 and 152579-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme A Pigfoot 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.
