US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Bullet 1001B/1012B
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BU-1001-B
BU-1012-B
Francis Craig And His OrchestraNear You / Beg Your Pardon
Vinyl pressings
Near You / Beg Your Pardon
by Francis Craig And His Orchestra · 1947
11 pressings1 countryJazzStage & Screen
Near You / Beg Your Pardon was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Near You / Beg Your Pardon
1 pressing came out in 1947, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | Bullet 1001B/1012BFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Dot Records 45-158077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Dot Records 45-160387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Dot Records 45-160387", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records 45-1237", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Dot Records 45-1237", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Goldies 45 P-27107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bullet 45-1001 / Bullet 45-10127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | MCA Records P-27107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dot Records 1510910", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | MCA Records P-27107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ANear You
- BBeg Your Pardon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Near You / Beg Your Pardon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Near You / Beg Your Pardon are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1947 and 1971.
When was Near You / Beg Your Pardon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US. One of them is Bullet 1001B/1012B.
How do I tell if my copy of Near You / Beg Your Pardon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1001B/1012B) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BU-1001-B and BU-1012-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Near You / Beg Your Pardon 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.