UK
1946- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9511
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D5-VB-998.2Side A runout stamped
D5-VB-996-2Side B runout stamped
Bunk Johnson And His New Orleans BandDarktown Strutters' Ball / When The Saints Go Marching In
Vinyl pressings
Darktown Strutters' Ball / When The Saints Go Marching In
by Bunk Johnson And His New Orleans Band · 1946
14 pressings5 countriesJazz
Darktown Strutters' Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Darktown Strutters' Ball
1 pressing came out in 1946, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9511First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 3504Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9511Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9511Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9511Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice 7M1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 3504Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7M 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 7 MW 107 / Electrola 7 MW 1077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 7 MW 107 / Electrola 7 MW 1077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 7 MW 107 / Electrola 7 MW 1077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice B.9511Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7M1417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7M1417", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADarktown Strutters' Ball
- BWhen The Saints Go Marching In
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darktown Strutters' Ball are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Darktown Strutters' Ball are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1946 and 1953.
When was Darktown Strutters' Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice B.9511.
How do I tell if my copy of Darktown Strutters' Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.9511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D5-VB-998.2 and D5-VB-996-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Darktown Strutters' Ball 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.