US
January 1934- Label and catalog number
- Victor 24486
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraMood Indigo / The Mooche
Vinyl pressings
Mood Indigo / The Mooche
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1934
15 pressings4 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Mood Indigo / The Mooche was first pressed on vinyl in 1934. 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 Mood Indigo / The Mooche
1 pressing came out in 1934, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | US | Victor 24486First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1936 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | His Master's Voice 24486 / Victor 24486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E.G. 2972Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 6354Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 6354Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 6354Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMood Indigo
- BThe Mooche
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mood Indigo / The Mooche are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mood Indigo / The Mooche are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1934 and 1946.
When was Mood Indigo / The Mooche first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1934, in US. One of them is Victor 24486, released January 1934.
How do I tell if my copy of Mood Indigo / The Mooche is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24486) 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 Mood Indigo / The Mooche 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.
