US
October 13, 1934- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 6987
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 15910-ASide A
B 15912-ASide B
Vinyl pressings
Solitude / Moon Glow
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1934
19 pressings7 countriesBig BandJazz
Solitude / Moon Glow 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 Solitude / Moon Glow
4 pressings came out in 1934, 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.
US
October 13, 1934- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 6987
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 15910-ASide A
B 15912-ASide B
France
1934- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 500.484
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 15910 ASide A Runout
B 15912 ASide B Runout
Germany
1934- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick A 9656
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6987 A Mechan.Copt.1934 ASide A stamped
6987 B Mechan.Copt.1934 GSide B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | France | Brunswick 500.484First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1934 | Germany | Brunswick A 9656First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1934 | US | Brunswick 6987First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1934 | US | Brunswick 6987First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | France | Brunswick A 500.484Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | France | Brunswick A 500.484Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | Australia | Columbia DO-1371Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | US | Brunswick 6987Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1938 | US | Brunswick 6987Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Italy | Columbia C.Q. 1431Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-1371Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C-6061Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Brunswick 500.484Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 9656Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 9656Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 9656Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Columbia CQ 1431Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Brunswick A 9656Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Silvertone 528Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASolitude
- BMoon Glow
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solitude / Moon Glow are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Solitude / Moon Glow are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1934 and 1954.
When was Solitude / Moon Glow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1934, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Brunswick 6987, released October 13, 1934.
How do I tell if my copy of Solitude / Moon Glow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6987, 500.484, A 9656) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 15910-A and B 15912-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solitude / Moon Glow 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.
