US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1661RCA Victor LPM 1661
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J2 PP 0601-S3A
J2 PP 0602-S3B
Eartha KittSt. Louis Blues
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis Blues
by Eartha Kitt · 1958
12 pressings9 countriesDixielandVocalGospelJazz
St. Louis Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 St. Louis Blues
10 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 7 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-1661RCA Victor LSP 1661
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J2 PP 0601-S3Side A Runout
J2 PP 0602-S3Side B Runout
UK
June 1, 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA RD-27076
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J2PP-0601-1BSide A
J2PP-0602-1BSide B
UK
June 1, 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA LPM-1661-C
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-J2PP-0601-X Se-SSide A
LP-J2PP-0602-X Se-SSide B
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1661
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J2 PP0601-2SA-Side runout, stamped
J2 PP0602-2SB-Side runout, stamped
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430 266RCA (LPM 1661)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
71J2PP 0601 2R3Runout side A
71J2PP 0602 2R3Runout side 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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | RCA 430 266 / RCA (LPM 1661)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA LPM-1661-CFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-1661 / RCA Victor LPM 1661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-1661 / RCA Victor LPM 1661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | RCA RPL 3032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1661 / RCA Victor LPM 1661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1661 / RCA Victor LSP 1661First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27076First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA LPM-1661-CFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-1661 / RCA Victor LSP 1661LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | RCA NL 89436LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1St. Louis Blues
- A2Beal Street Blues
- A3Chantez-Les Bas (Sing 'Em Low)
- A4Hesitating Blues
- A5Steal Away
- A6Careless Love
- B1Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet On Your Floor)
- B2Long Gone
- B3Hist The Window Noah
- B4Yellow Dog Blues
- B5Friendless Blues
- B6The Memphis Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 1984.
When was St. Louis Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-1661.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-1661, LSP-1661, RD-27076, LPM-1661-C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2 PP 0601-S3 and J2 PP 0602-S3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
