US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45W L6527 1 3 I'IA side runout
45W L6526 2 3 I 'B side runout
(45-L6527)A side label
(45-L 6526)✭B side label
Ella FitzgeraldNecessary Evil / Oops!
Vinyl pressings
Necessary Evil / Oops!
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1951
12 pressings8 countriesVocalBopSwingJazz
Necessary Evil / Oops! was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Necessary Evil / Oops!
5 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27901
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L 6527A label
L 6526★B label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45WL6527A side runout, stamped
45WL6526B side runout, stamped
(45-L6527)A side label
(45-L6526)B side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27901
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WL6527T9AA label
WL6526T2AB label
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27901
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Decca 27901First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27901First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27901First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27901First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27901First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.711Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MU 60711Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82623Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Decca DE-190Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Scandinavia | Decca BM 31023Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 31023Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 27901Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANecessary Evil2:31
- BOops!3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Necessary Evil / Oops! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Necessary Evil / Oops! are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Necessary Evil / Oops! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 9-27901.
How do I tell if my copy of Necessary Evil / Oops! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-27901, 27901) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45W L6527 1 3 I'I and 45W L6526 2 3 I '. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Necessary Evil / Oops! 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.
