US
May 2, 1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22371
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F 22371A (V.E.) 1Side A runout
C 22371B (V.E.) 1Side B runout
Fats WallerSt. Louis Blues / After You've Gone
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone
by Fats Waller · 1930
12 pressings3 countriesSwingPiano BluesStrideJazz
St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone was first pressed on vinyl in 1930. 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 / After You've Gone
2 pressings came out in 1930, 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.
US
May 2, 1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22371
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 22371A (V.E.) 1Side A runout
A 22371B (V.E.) 1Side B runout
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.
1930s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victor 22371First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | US | Victor 22371First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Australia | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Victor 22371Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor 22371Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8496Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASt. Louis Blues
- BAfter You've Gone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone are there?
12 vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1930 and 1950.
When was St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1930, in US. One of them is Victor 22371, released May 2, 1930.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F 22371A (V.E.) 1 and C 22371B (V.E.) 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is St. Louis Blues / After You've Gone 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.