US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DLP-28AA Side Run-Out Etched
DLP-28BB Side Run-Out Etched
DLP-28-AA Side Center Label
DLP-28-BB Side Center Label
Clyde McCoyThe Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues
by Clyde McCoy · 1957
12 pressings2 countriesBig BandJazz
The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DLP-28AA Side Run-Out Etched
DLP-28BB Side Run-Out Etched
DLP-28-AA Side Center Label
DLP-28-BB Side Center Label
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Design Records DLP 28First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Design Records DLP 28First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Design Records DLP 28First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Design Records DLP 28First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Design Records DLP 28First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Design Records SDLP 28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Design Records SDLP 28 / Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP 28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Design Records SDLP-28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Design Records SDLP-28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Design Records SDLP 28 / Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP 28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Design Records SDLP-28LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Design Records DLP 28 / Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sugar Blues2:48
- A2Honeysuckle Rose2:39
- A3Rose Room2:11
- A4Rosetta3:40
- A5Blue Fantasy2:42
- A6Beale Street Blues2:34
- B1Swamp Fire2:24
- B2Farewell Blues2:20
- B3Stompin' At The Savoy2:38
- B4Deep In A Dream2:36
- B5Ridin' To Glory On A Trumpet2:20
- B6Black And Tan Fantasy2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1957 and 1961.
When was The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Design Records DLP 28.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLP-28A and DLP-28B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Golden Era Of The Sugar Blues 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.