US
September 29, 1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2480
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Title Variant - Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-2480A 2S 3 CSide A: runout - stamped
20-2480B 2S 1 1 4Side B: runout - stamped
Dizzy Gillespie And His OrchestraOopapada / Ow!
Vinyl pressings
Oopapada / Ow!
by Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra · 1947
14 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
Oopapada / Ow! was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Oopapada / Ow!
4 pressings came out in 1947, 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2480
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2480
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2480
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-2480A 2S 3 3 HA runout
20-2480B 2S 2 1 GB runout
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.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 20-2480First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 20-2480First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 20-2480First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 20-2480First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | France | Disque "Gramophone" SG. 49 / La Voix De Son Maître SG. 49Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone HN 2356Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2521Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9612Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9612Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Japan | Victor S-11Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9612Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Electrola EG 7906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9612Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B.9612Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOopapada
- BOw!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oopapada / Ow! are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oopapada / Ow! are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1947 and 1951.
When was Oopapada / Ow! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US. One of them is RCA Victor 20-2480, released September 29, 1947.
How do I tell if my copy of Oopapada / Ow! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20-2480) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20-2480A 2S 3 C and 20-2480B 2S 1 1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oopapada / Ow! 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.
