US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5164-2L (stamped)Side 1 runout
ZAL-5165-2L (stamped)Side 2 runout
Vinyl pressings
The Percussive Twenties
by Eric Rogers Chorale And Orchestra · 1961
21 pressings13 countriesJazzPop
The Percussive Twenties 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 The Percussive Twenties
3 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 7527
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
arl5165
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca WD 2772
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Decca LKA 7527First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Decca WD 2772First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records SP 44006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records SP 44006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records P 54006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | London Records SLC 4405 / King Records SLC 4405LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1962 | Scandinavia | Decca REG9 / Decca PFS 34003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1962 | US | London Records P 54006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS-34003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Spain | Decca PFS 34003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Decca PFS 34003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | Decca PFS 34003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Mexico | London Records SP 44006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records 6503LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN 7075-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN 7075-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca PFS 34.003 BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16405LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | London Records SP. 44006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 34003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 34003 / Decca PFS.34003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tiger Rag2:35
- A2Whispering2:55
- A3Black Bottom1:55
- A4Tea For Two4:55
- A5Ain’t She Sweet3:10
- A6Fascinating Rhythm2:25
- B1Chicago2:15
- B2Me And My Shadow3:10
- B3Who?3:00
- B4The Birth Of The Blues2:35
- B5Charleston2:40
- B6She’s Funny That Way3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Percussive Twenties are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Percussive Twenties are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was The Percussive Twenties first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is London Records SP 44006.
How do I tell if my copy of The Percussive Twenties is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44006, LKA 7527, WD 2772) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-5164-2L (stamped) and ZAL-5165-2L (stamped). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Percussive Twenties 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.