US
April 12, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-10674A
B-10674B
Earl Hines And His OrchestraBoogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues / Number 19
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues / Number 19
by Earl Hines And His Orchestra · 1940
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandSwingVocalJazz
Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues
4 pressings came out in 1940, 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
1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B10674 A B10674ARunout A stamped & etched
B10674B B-10674-BRunout B stamped & etched
Chile
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 28120
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Bluebird B-10674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | Chile | Victor 28120First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Bluebird B-10674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Bluebird B-10674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Bluebird B-10674Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Bluebird B-10674Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1944 | Sweden | His Master's Voice X 7079Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1944 | Sweden | His Master's Voice X 7079Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor B-10674Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2209Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2209Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABoogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues2:53
- BNumber 192:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1940 and 1944.
When was Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, Canada, Chile. One of them is Bluebird B-10674, released April 12, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-10674, 28120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-10674A and B-10674B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues 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.