US
August 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-11407-N1 'Anvil / Lathe' symbolSide A - Stamped
45-11407Side A - Label
45-11424Side B - Label
45-11424-N1 'Anvil / Lathe' symbol
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraBluejean Beguine / Warm Valley
Vinyl pressings
Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1953
12 pressings8 countriesJazz
Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley
6 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
August 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2546
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11407-D3 ⌂Side A, Runout
11424-D3 ⌂Side B, Runout
US
August 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2546
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
11407-D1 1 ☆Stamped Side A
11424-D1 1 ☆Stamped Side B
Australia
December 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-229
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX53744 11407 2.40Side A runout
MX53744 11424 3.19Side B runout
MX53744Side A label
MX53745Side B label
New Zealand
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP229
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX53744Matrix Side A
MX53745Matrix Side B
MX53744 11407 2.40Runout Side A
MX53745 11424 3.19Runout Side B
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP229First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2546Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Transcription · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Transcription · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2546First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2546First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2546First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-229First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records C-1198Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2546Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2546Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 2546Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13974Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABluejean Beguine2:40
- BWarm Valley3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records F2546, released August 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2546, 2546, CP-229, CP229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-11407-N1 'Anvil / Lathe' symbol and 45-11407. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bluejean Beguine / Warm Valley 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.
