UK
1938- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 2476
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Bessie SmithSt. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues
by Bessie Smith · 1938
11 pressings6 countriesJazzBlues
St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues 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 St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues
1 pressing came out in 1938, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | UK | Parlophone R 2476First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Australia | Parlophone A7500Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | Switzerland | Parlophone PZ 11108Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | Parlophone R 2476Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Parlophone R.2476Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Parlophone R.2476Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone A7500Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O-28032Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O-28032Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Parlophon B 71093Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Special Editions 5010-SShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASt. Louis Blues
- BReckless Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1938 and 1953.
When was St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in UK. One of them is Parlophone R 2476.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 2476) 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. Louis Blues / Reckless 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.
