US
August 30, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26731
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraSepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft
Vinyl pressings
Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1940
10 pressings6 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft 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 Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft
2 pressings came out in 1940, 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.
US
August 30, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26731
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 | US | Victor 26731First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26731First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9135Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9135Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9135Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | UK | His Master's Voice J.O. 142Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone HN 2732Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Victor 26731Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9135Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2115Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASepia Panorama
- BHarlem Air-Shaft
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1940 and 1950.
When was Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US. One of them is Victor 26731, released August 30, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26731) 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 Sepia Panorama / Harlem Air-Shaft 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.
