US
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca 1252
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62081ASide A
62078ASide B
Count Basie OrchestraBoogie Woogie / Exactly Like You
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You
by Count Basie Orchestra · 1937
10 pressings4 countriesBig BandJazz
Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You
5 pressings came out in 1937, 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.
UK
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 02521
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62078 ASide A, Runout
62081 ASide B, Runout
UK
1937- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 02521
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
62081ASide A
62078ASide B
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca AU 2521
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62078 A CASide A runout
62081 A CASide B runout
62078Side A label
62081Side B label
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 02521
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62078 ASide A, Runout
62081 ASide B, Runout
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.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | France | Decca AU 2521First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | France | Decca BM 02521First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | UK | Decca BM 02521First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | UK | Brunswick 02521First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1937 | US | Decca 1252First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca 02521Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 81268Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 81268Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca M. 30198Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 1252Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABoogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)
- BExactly Like You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in US, UK, France. One of them is Decca 1252.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1252, BM 02521, 02521, AU 2521) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 62081A and 62078A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogie Woogie / Exactly Like You 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.
