US
1952- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4550
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-820I-ISide A runout
K-8203-ISide B runout
K8201Side A label
K8203Side B label
Earl Bostic And His OrchestraMoonglow / Ain't Misbehavin'
Vinyl pressings
Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin'
by Earl Bostic And His Orchestra · 1952
12 pressings5 countriesJazz
Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin' 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 Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin'
4 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4550
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-8201-ISide A runout
K-8203-ISide B runout
K820ISide A label
K8203Side B label
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records V.2148
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-8201-ISide A
CSide A
NSide A - Mirrored
K-8203-ISide B
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Quality 4162
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-820I-IRunout A
K-8203-IRunout B
8201Label A
8203Label B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Quality 4162First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Vogue Records V.2148First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | King Records 4550First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | King Records 4550First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 3193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V. 45-367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Vogue Productions V.3193Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Karusell K 67Shellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| ? | UK | Vogue Records V2148Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Vogue Productions 45/V 21487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | King Records 45-45507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | King Records 45-45507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoonglow2:37
- BAin't Misbehavin'2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin' are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is King Records 4550.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4550, V.2148, 4162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-820I-I and K-8203-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonglow / Ain't Misbehavin' 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.
