US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
Bing CrosbyJim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell
Vinyl pressings
Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell
by Bing Crosby · 1955
10 pressings6 countriesVocalPopStage & Screen
Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell
7 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29483
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL8232T14A 3Runout Side A
WL8233T6A 3Runout Side B
L 8232Label Side A
L 8233Label Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Denmark
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 31147
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 9-29483First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Denmark | Decca BM 31147First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Decca M 33877First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29483First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29483First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29483First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 29483First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Brunswick 120467", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 120467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJim, Johnny And Jonas2:58
- BFarewell2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands. One of them is Decca 9-29483.
How do I tell if my copy of Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29483, 29483, BM 31147, M 33877) 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 Jim, Johnny And Jonas / Farewell 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.
