US
May 14, 1932- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 20105
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Bing CrosbySt. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call
by Bing Crosby · 1932
16 pressings9 countriesJazz
St. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call was first pressed on vinyl in 1932. 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 / Creole Love Call
1 pressing came out in 1932, 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | US | Brunswick 20105First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1934 | US | Brunswick 20105Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1938 | US | Brunswick 20105Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Columbia 55003Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1946 | UK | Columbia DX 898Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | US | Columbia 55003Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1947 | UK | Columbia D.X. 898Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 55003Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | France | Columbia BFX 31Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DOX-560Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Columbia C25006Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DX 898Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 5115Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Columbia CQX 16607Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Columbia DX 898Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 116Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASt. Louis Blues
- BCreole Love Call = Llamado Criollo De Amor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call are there?
16 vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1932 and 1950.
When was St. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1932, in US. One of them is Brunswick 20105, released May 14, 1932.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis Blues / Creole Love Call is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20105) 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 / Creole Love Call 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.
