US
May 28, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26644
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
26644-ASide A
26644-BSide B
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraA Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles
Vinyl pressings
A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1940
12 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles
5 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
June 28, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26644
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 26644A 1Side A runout
C 26644BSide B runout
UK
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9085
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA053021 ♢ G 26644BSide A runout
OA053022 ♢ 1 G 26644ASide B runout
OA.053021A label
OA.053022B label
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26644
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
India
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9085
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA.053021A label
OA.053022B 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.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Victor 26644First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | India | His Master's Voice B.9085First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9085First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26644First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26644First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3360Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26644Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice X 6829Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | His Master's Voice TG 187Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2092Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B 9085Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice J.O.322Shellac, 12", 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AA Portrait Of Bert Williams
- BBojangles
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1940 and 1947.
When was A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, UK, Canada, India. One of them is Victor 26644, released May 28, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26644, B.9085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 26644-A and 26644-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Portrait Of Bert Williams / Bojangles 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.
