Sweden
May 1948- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DS 1698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 35113-2Runout side A
CO 35110-1Runout side B
CO 35113Label side A
CO 35110Label side B
Gene Krupa And His OrchestraBoogie Blues / Opus No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1
by Gene Krupa And His Orchestra · 1948
10 pressings6 countriesSwingBig BandVocalJazz
Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1
2 pressings came out in 1948, 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.
Sweden
May 1948- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DS 1698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 35113-2Side A runout stamped
CO 35110 1-Side B runout stamped
CO 35113Label side A
CO 35110Label 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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Sweden | Columbia DS 1698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | Sweden | Columbia DS 1698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1952 | Germany | Columbia DW 5169Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-3617Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.3617Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Regal C. 8765Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 2316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 2316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 2316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABoogie Blues
- BOpus No. 1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1948 and 1954.
When was Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in Sweden. One of them is Columbia DS 1698, released May 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS 1698) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 35113-2 and CO 35110-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 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.
