US
May 3, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10701
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V B-10701ASide A stamped
R B-10701BSide B stamped
B-10701-ASide A label
B-10701-BSide B label
Glenn Miller And His OrchestraAlice Blue Gown / Wonderful One
Vinyl pressings
Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One
by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra · 1940
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandSwingJazzPop
Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One 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 Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One
3 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 2 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
May 3, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10701
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-10701ASide A runout
B-10701BSide B runout
Canada
May 1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10701
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B-10701AStamped Runout A
B-10701BStamped Runout B
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.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Bluebird B-10701First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Bluebird B-10701First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Bluebird B-10701First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Bluebird B-10701Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.5654Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.5654Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.5654Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice BD 5654Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice BD 5654Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice BD 5654Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice S.A.M. 137Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAlice Blue Gown
- BWonderful One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1940 and 1951.
When was Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, Canada. One of them is Bluebird B-10701, released May 3, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-10701) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V B-10701A and R B-10701B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alice Blue Gown / Wonderful One 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.
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