France
1952- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Productions V. 3137
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 9007-1-MARunout, Side A
K 9018-1-TS - CARunout, Side B
King.9007Label, Side A
King.9018Label, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Flamingo / Sleep
by Earl Bostic And His Orchestra · 1952
18 pressings5 countriesJazz
Flamingo / Sleep was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Flamingo / Sleep
2 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records V.2145
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 9007-1-MA ASide A runout, etched (the 'K' is stamped)
K 9018-1-TS-CA G ⋀Side B runout, etched (the 'K, G & ⋀' are stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | France | Vogue Productions V. 3137First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Vogue Records V.2145First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Denmark | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Vogue Records V2145Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Sweden | Karusell K 57Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Vogue Records V2145Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 45-077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 3137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Musica A 6060Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Vogue Productions 45/V.21457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Vogue Productions 45/V 21457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Vogue Records V2145Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFlamingo
- BSleep = Sommeil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flamingo / Sleep are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Flamingo / Sleep are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1955.
When was Flamingo / Sleep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in France, UK. One of them is Vogue Productions V. 3137.
How do I tell if my copy of Flamingo / Sleep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V. 3137, V.2145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 9007-1-MA and K 9018-1-TS - CA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flamingo / Sleep 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.