France
1952- Label and catalog number
- Swing SW. 411
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9266A-side
9273B-side
Gerry Mulligan QuartetMy Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale
Vinyl pressings
My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale
by Gerry Mulligan Quartet · 1952
10 pressings4 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | France | Swing SW. 411First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Denmark | Embassy 173Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Sweden | Karusell K 37Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Fantasy 525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Fantasy 525-X7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | US | Fantasy 525-X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Fantasy 52510", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Fantasy 525Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Fantasy 525-X7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Embassy 173Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Funny Valentine
- BBark For Barksdale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1952 and 1953.
When was My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in France. One of them is Swing SW. 411.
How do I tell if my copy of My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW. 411) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9266 and 9273. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Funny Valentine / Bark For Barksdale 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.
