US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45W L5954 1 3 IIIA) Runout
45W L55953 1 3 IIIB) Runout
Bing CrosbyA Perfect Day / May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You
Vinyl pressings
A Perfect Day / May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You
by Bing Crosby · 1951
10 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
A Perfect Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 A Perfect Day
5 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27404
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL5954A7Runout, Side A Stamped
WL5953A7Runout, Side B Stamped
(L 5954)Label Side A
(L 5953)★Label Side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Norway
1951- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick Br. 82590
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L 5954Label, side A
5953Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82590First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27404First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Decca M 33227Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 27404Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 04657Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 5797Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04657Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AA Perfect Day
- BMay The Good Lord Bless And Keep You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Perfect Day are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Perfect Day are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1951 and 1952.
When was A Perfect Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Norway. One of them is Decca 9-27404.
How do I tell if my copy of A Perfect Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-27404, 27404, Br. 82590) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45W L5954 1 3 III and 45W L55953 1 3 III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Perfect Day 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.
