US
April 10, 1942- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27856
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraMoon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues
Vinyl pressings
Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1942
14 pressings5 countriesJazz
Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1942. 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 Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues
7 pressings came out in 1942, 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
1942- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27856
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
28576A 2 2ASide A
27856B 1 HSide B
UK
1942- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9292
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA.070683Label side B
UK
1942- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9292
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA.070684Label side A
OA.070683Label side B
UK
1942- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9292
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1942- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27856
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Canada | Victor 27856First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2434First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9292First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9292First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9292First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | US | Victor 27856First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | US | Victor 27856First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27856Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9292Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3429Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27856Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 27856Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9292Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9292Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoon Mist
- BThe "C" Jam Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1942 and 1947.
When was Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1942, in US, UK, Canada, Switzerland. One of them is Victor 27856, released April 10, 1942.
How do I tell if my copy of Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27856, B.9292, JK 2434) 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 Moon Mist / The "C" Jam Blues 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.
