US
April 11, 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27380
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Vinyl pressings
Take The "A" Train / The Sidewalks Of New York
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1941
26 pressings9 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Take The "A" Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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
3 pressings came out in 1941, 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.
Canada
1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27380
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 27380AStamped Runout A
1 27380BStamped Runout B
India
1941- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B. 9235
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA. 055283Side A label
OA. 055283Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Victor 27380First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | India | His Master's Voice B. 9235First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor 27380Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor 27380Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor 27380First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27380Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor 27380Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27380Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27380Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone HN 2919Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | Germany | RCA 447-01327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 447-01327" | 7" |
| ? | Germany | RCA 447-01327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 447-01327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice B.9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2256Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-01327", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATake The "A" Train
- BThe Sidewalks Of New York (East Side, West Side)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take The "A" Train are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Take The "A" Train are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1941 and 1955.
When was Take The "A" Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US, Canada, India. One of them is Victor 27380, released April 11, 1941.
How do I tell if my copy of Take The "A" Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27380, B. 9235) 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 Take The "A" Train 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.
