US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9228
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Fletcher Henderson And His OrchestraSwing's The Thing (1931-1934)
Vinyl pressings
Swing's The Thing (1931-1934)
by Fletcher Henderson And His Orchestra · 1961
13 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
Swing's The Thing (1931-1934) 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 Swing's The Thing (1931-1934)
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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9228
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MG-11230T1Runout Side A
MG-11231T1Runout Side B
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Decca DL 9228First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Decca DL 9228First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Coral COPS 1912LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | MCA Records M.C.A. 510.060 / MCA Records 510060LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Coral MCL-1023LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 1912LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 1318LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 1318LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 79228LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | France | MCA Records 510.060LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Coral COPS 1912LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79228LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL79228LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The "House Of David" Blues3:05
- A2Radio Rhythm2:55
- A3Limehouse Blues2:42
- A4Shanghai Shuffle3:04
- A5Big John's Special2:54
- A6Happy As The Day Is Long2:49
- A7Tidal Wave3:07
- B1Down South Camp Meetin'2:59
- B2Wrappin' It Up (The LIndy Glide)2:45
- B3Memphis Blues2:45
- B4Wild Party3:03
- B5Rug Cutter's Swing3:02
- B6Hotter Than 'Ell2:51
- B7Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing's The Thing (1931-1934) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Swing's The Thing (1931-1934) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1980.
When was Swing's The Thing (1931-1934) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Decca DL 9228.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing's The Thing (1931-1934) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 9228) 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 Swing's The Thing (1931-1934) 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.