UK
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBE 12002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 429004.1E.1
AA 429004.2E.1
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraTake The "A" Train / The Mooche
Vinyl pressings
Take The "A" Train / The Mooche
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1955
12 pressings8 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
Take The "A" Train / The Mooche was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Take The "A" Train / The Mooche
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Philips BBE 12002First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Philips 429.004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Scandinavia | Philips 429 004 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Scandinavia | Philips B 23 011 E7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- ATake The "A" Train
- BThe Mooche
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take The "A" Train / The Mooche are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Take The "A" Train / The Mooche are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1958.
When was Take The "A" Train / The Mooche first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is Philips BBE 12002, released September 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Take The "A" Train / The Mooche is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BBE 12002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 429004.1E.1 and AA 429004.2E.1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take The "A" Train / 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.
