Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 87038 LPBM
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
87038 A Made in Germany A1-/V DSide A printed
87038 B Made in Germany A1-/V DSide A printed
Ella FitzgeraldElla & Louis
Vinyl pressings
Ella & Louis
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1961
13 pressings6 countriesVocalJazz
Ella & Louis was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Ella & Louis
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 87038 LPBM
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
87038 A Made in Germany A1-/V A1Side A etched / stamped
87038 B Made in Germany A1-/V A1Side A etched / stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Brunswick 87038 LPBMFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1961 | Germany | Brunswick 87038 LPBMFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Spain | Brunswick 87038 LPBMLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1964 | Germany | Brunswick LPBM 87 038LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca BLK 86 015-PLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca BLK 86 015-PLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | MCA Coral 52.016LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | MCA Coral 4 C 054-97868 / MCA Coral COPS-7397LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Coral COPS-7397LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Coral COPS 7397LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | MCA Coral ORL 8383LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca 25 079LP, Compilation, Special Edition | LP, Compilation, Special Edition |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-BR-V-198LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Dream A Little Dream Of Me
- A2Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!)
- A3Necessary Evil
- A4Oops!
- A5Dummy Song
- A6The Hot Canary
- B1You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart)
- B2The Frim Fram Sauce
- B3Would You Like To Take A Walk
- B4Who Walks In When I Walk Out (Sump'n Good'll Come From That)
- B5I'll Walk Alone
- B6The Tender Trap
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ella & Louis are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ella & Louis are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was Ella & Louis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Brunswick 87038 LPBM.
How do I tell if my copy of Ella & Louis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 87038 LPBM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 87038 A Made in Germany A1-/V D and 87038 B Made in Germany A1-/V D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ella & Louis 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.
