Canada
1936- Label and catalog number
- Decca 198
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Henry Busse And His OrchestraThe Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips
Vinyl pressings
The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips
by Henry Busse And His Orchestra · 1936
18 pressings2 countriesBig BandJazzPop
The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips was first pressed on vinyl in 1936. 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 The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips
1 pressing came out in 1936, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s3 pressings
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Decca 198Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | US | Decca 198Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | Decca 25015Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1946 | US | Decca 25015Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25015Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25015Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1949 | US | Decca 25015Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 9-250157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-250157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-250157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-250157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Decca 250157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Decca 250157", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1967 | US | Decca 250157", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 25015Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AThe Wang Wang Blues
- BHot Lips
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1936 and 1967.
When was The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1936, in Canada. One of them is Decca 198.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wang Wang Blues / Hot Lips 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.