US
1939- Label and catalog number
- Decca 2374
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA1733A XA side stamped variant 1
DLA1734A XB side stamped variant 1
DLA1733A 0A side stamped variant 2
DLA1734A 0B side stamped variant 2
Bing CrosbyDeep Purple / Star Dust
Vinyl pressings
Deep Purple / Star Dust
by Bing Crosby · 1939
12 pressings4 countriesJazzPop
Deep Purple / Star Dust was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Deep Purple / Star Dust
3 pressings came out in 1939, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1939- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y5363
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA1733ASide A
DLA1734ASide B
Canada
1939- Label and catalog number
- Decca 2374
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2374A DLA1733AStamped Runout A
2374B DLA1734AStamped Runout B
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.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Australia | Decca Y5363First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | Canada | Decca 2374First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Decca 2374First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Decca 25285Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25285Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25285Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25285Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-252857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 32399Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-252857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-252857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-252857", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ADeep Purple
- BStar Dust
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deep Purple / Star Dust are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Deep Purple / Star Dust are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1939 and 1947.
When was Deep Purple / Star Dust first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Decca 2374.
How do I tell if my copy of Deep Purple / Star Dust is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2374, Y5363) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLA1733A X and DLA1734A X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deep Purple / Star Dust 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.
