US
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26677
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraDusk / Blue Goose
Vinyl pressings
Dusk / Blue Goose
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1940
12 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
Dusk / Blue Goose 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 Dusk / Blue Goose
3 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 2 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
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26677
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26677
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Victor 26677First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26677First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26677First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone GW 1999Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9115Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.2967Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître SG. 369Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 68-0957Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9115Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2095Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice J.O.152Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice J.O. 152Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ADusk
- BBlue Goose
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dusk / Blue Goose are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dusk / Blue Goose are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1940 and 1952.
When was Dusk / Blue Goose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 26677.
How do I tell if my copy of Dusk / Blue Goose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26677) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dusk / Blue Goose 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.
