US
1939- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 8318
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 24060Side A label matrix
B 24061Side B label matrix
Harry JamesBoo-Woo / Woo-Woo
Vinyl pressings
Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo
by Harry James · 1939
11 pressings7 countriesBoogie WoogieJazzBlues
Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo
1 pressing came out in 1939, 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.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | US | Brunswick 8318First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Australia | Regal Zonophone G24428Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | Netherlands | Parlophone R. 2906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | Parlophone R 2906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Regal Zonophone G24428Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Parlophon B 71102Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Parlophone R.2906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Parlophone NPS 5002Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Parlophone PZ 11237Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2906Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 5058Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABoo-Woo
- BWoo-Woo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1939 and 1946.
When was Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US. One of them is Brunswick 8318.
How do I tell if my copy of Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8318) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 24060 and B 24061. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boo-Woo / Woo-Woo 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.
