US
October 24, 1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22528
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N 22528A 5Side A runout
J 22528B 6Side B runout
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraThree Little Words / Ring Dem Bells
Vinyl pressings
Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1930
14 pressings6 countriesJazz
Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells was first pressed on vinyl in 1930. 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 Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells
4 pressings came out in 1930, 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
1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22528
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
Canada
1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22528
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5 22528A DSide A, Runout
6 22528Bc GSide B, Runout
France
1930- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" B-5945
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
40-2803Label Side A
40-2804Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Canada | Victor 22528First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | France | Disque "Gramophone" B-5945First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | US | Victor 22528First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | US | Victor 22528First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | UK | His Master's Voice B 5945Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | US | Victor 25076Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1935 | US | Victor 25076Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1937 | US | Victor 25076Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor 25076Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 27-00317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.834Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E.G. 2428Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.5945Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA 11010 / RCA PBVW 610137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThree Little Words
- BRing Dem Bells
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1930 and 1951.
When was Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1930, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Victor 22528, released October 24, 1930.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22528, B-5945) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N 22528A 5 and J 22528B 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Little Words / Ring Dem Bells 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.
