US
May 24, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26610
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraNever No Lament / Cotton Tail
Vinyl pressings
Never No Lament / Cotton Tail
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1940
15 pressings5 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Never No Lament / Cotton Tail 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 Never No Lament / Cotton Tail
3 pressings came out in 1940, 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.
UK
October 1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9090
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 049656 ♢
OA 049655 ♢
Switzerland
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JK 2230
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 049656A side label
OA 049655B side label
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.
1940s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2230First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26610First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9090First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.2804Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 26610Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ANever No Lament
- BCotton Tail
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never No Lament / Cotton Tail are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Never No Lament / Cotton Tail are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1940 and 1953.
When was Never No Lament / Cotton Tail first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, UK, Switzerland. One of them is Victor 26610, released May 24, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Never No Lament / Cotton Tail is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26610, B.9090, JK 2230) 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 Never No Lament / Cotton Tail 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.
