US
April 10, 1925- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 14064-D
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
140241-1Side A
140250-2Side B
Vinyl pressings
The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues
by Bessie Smith · 1925
17 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzBlues
The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1925. 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 The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues
1 pressing came out in 1925, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | US | Columbia 14064-DFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1926 | US | Columbia 14064-DShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | US | Columbia 14064-DShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1933 | US | Columbia 14064-DShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress · Colored vinyl | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress · Colored vinyl |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | Parlophone R 2344Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | France | Columbia LF 218Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1946 | France | Columbia DF 3074Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | Parlophone R. 2344Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | Parlophone R. 2344Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Parlophone R. 2344Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia DF 3074Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | Columbia D.F. 3074 SShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia DF 3074Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia DF 3074Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia DF 3074Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Parlophone R 2344Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Parlophone R. 2344Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe St. Louis Blues
- BCold In Hand Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1925 and 1951.
When was The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1925, in US. One of them is Columbia 14064-D, released April 10, 1925.
How do I tell if my copy of The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14064-D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 140241-1 and 140250-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The St. Louis Blues / Cold In Hand 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.
