US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Rendezvous Records R-150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ernie FieldsThe Charleston / 12th Street Rag
Vinyl pressings
The Charleston / 12th Street Rag
by Ernie Fields · 1961
10 pressings6 countriesJazz
The Charleston / 12th Street Rag 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 Charleston / 12th Street Rag
8 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Rendezvous Records R-150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Rendezvous Records R-150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-N-150-IA side - runout (etched)
45-N-150-2B side - runout (etched)
150-1A side label
150-2B side label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Rendezvous Records R-150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRK-93
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8578X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Top Rank International TRK-93First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Reo 8578XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 2348First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Top Rank International JAR-370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Rendezvous Records R-150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Rendezvous Records R-150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Rendezvous Records R-150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Rendezvous Records R-150First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reo RGT-021X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Top Rank International HTR-7247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Charleston2:10
- B12th Street Rag
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Charleston / 12th Street Rag are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Charleston / 12th Street Rag are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Charleston / 12th Street Rag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Rendezvous Records R-150.
How do I tell if my copy of The Charleston / 12th Street Rag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-150, TRK-93, 8578X, R. 2348) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Charleston / 12th Street Rag 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.