UK
1940- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 2750
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO.27027Label side A
WC.2824Label side B
Gene Krupa And His OrchestraTuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man
Vinyl pressings
Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man
by Gene Krupa And His Orchestra · 1940
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazzPop
Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man
1 pressing came out in 1940, 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.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | Parlophone R 2750First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | UK | Parlophone R 2750Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | Parlophone R 2750Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Parlophone R 2750Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Parlophone R.2750Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1954 | Canada | Columbia 50012Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Columbia 4-500127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Columbia 4-500127", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Styrene · Promo |
| 1955 | UK | Parlophone R 2750Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia 20.351Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Parlophone S.P.D. 44Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATuxedo Junction
- BDrummin' Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1940 and 1955.
When was Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in UK. One of them is Parlophone R 2750.
How do I tell if my copy of Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 2750) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO.27027 and WC.2824. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tuxedo Junction / Drummin' Man 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.
