US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL-9227
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MG11228T2 2runout side 1, stamped
MG11229T2 2runout side 2, stamped
Fletcher HendersonFirst Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931)
Vinyl pressings
First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931)
by Fletcher Henderson · 1958
15 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931) was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931)
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Decca DL-9227First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 79227LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79227LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79227LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Coral COPS 3450LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Coral MCL-1022LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | France | MCA Records M.C.A. 510 035 / MCA Records N° 510.035 CLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1310LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records DL-32,868 / Festival Records DL-79,227LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | MCA Records M.C.A. 510.035LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Coral COP/S 3450 / La Compagnie COP/S 3450LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 86 049-PLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Coral COPS 3450LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Coral COPS 3450LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Decca SDL-10378LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Copenhagen
- A2Shanghai Shuffle
- A3Clarinet Marmalade
- A4Hot Mustard
- A5Stockholm Stomp
- A6Have It Ready
- A7Fidgety Feet
- B1Sensation
- B2Hop Off
- B3I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
- B4Sugar Foot Stomp
- B5Just Blues
- B6Singin' The Blues Till My Daddy Comes Home
- B7Low Down On The Bayou
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1980.
When was First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Decca DL-9227.
How do I tell if my copy of First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL-9227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG11228T2 2 and MG11229T2 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931) 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.