UK
1950- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 2665
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · DTP
- Runout / matrix
CA21336-1 RSide A - runout
CA21337-1 LSide B - runout
CA 21336Side A - label
CA 21337Side B - label
Freddy GardnerValse Vanite / Body And Soul
Vinyl pressings
Valse Vanite / Body And Soul
by Freddy Gardner · 1950
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Valse Vanite / Body And Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Valse Vanite / Body And Soul
3 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 1950- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38975
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 21336-1A stamped
CA 21337-1B stamped
CA 21336A label
CA 21337B label
Canada
1950- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C-1622
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 21336Label Side A
CA 21337Label Side B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Columbia C-1622First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2665First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Columbia 38975First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Columbia 38975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | Australia | Columbia DO-3559Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2665Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C-1622Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Canada | Columbia C-1622Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 2665Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 2665Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AValse Vanite
- BBody And Soul
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Valse Vanite / Body And Soul are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Valse Vanite / Body And Soul are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1950 and 1953.
When was Valse Vanite / Body And Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Columbia D.B. 2665.
How do I tell if my copy of Valse Vanite / Body And Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 2665, 38975, C-1622) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA21336-1 R and CA21337-1 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Valse Vanite / Body And Soul 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.