UK
1932- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 1338
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E2894OA BA runout, stamped
E28941A BB runout, stamped
E.28940A label
E.28941B label
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraTiger Rag
Vinyl pressings
Tiger Rag
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1932
14 pressings7 countriesJazz
Tiger Rag was first pressed on vinyl in 1932. 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 Tiger Rag
1 pressing came out in 1932, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | UK | Brunswick 1338First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1933 | US | Brunswick 6510Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1934 | Australia | Columbia DO-1133Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-1133Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca BM 01338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MU 01338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1522Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Decca BM 01338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 1338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 1338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 1338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 01338Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Brunswick 6510Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Brunswick 6510Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATiger Rag - Part I
- BTiger Rag - Part II
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tiger Rag are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tiger Rag are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1932 and 1934.
When was Tiger Rag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1932, in UK. One of them is Brunswick 1338.
How do I tell if my copy of Tiger Rag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1338) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2894OA B and E28941A B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tiger Rag 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.
