US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-554
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Hoagy CarmichaelThe Stardust Road
Vinyl pressings
The Stardust Road
by Hoagy Carmichael · 1947
16 pressings4 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
The Stardust Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Stardust Road
2 pressings came out in 1947, 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.
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-554
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Decca A-554First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca A-554First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5068LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5068LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 5347", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca DL 8588LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8588LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8588LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8588LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick LA.8663LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1958 | US | Decca DL 8588LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-1507LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-1507LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-1507LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FL-7045LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Decca DL 5068LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AHong Kong Blues
- BStar Dust
- CRockin' Chair
- DRiverboat Shuffle
- EThe Old Music Master
- FJudy
- GWashboard Blues
- HLittle Old Lady
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Stardust Road are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Stardust Road are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1947 and 1982.
When was The Stardust Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca A-554.
How do I tell if my copy of The Stardust Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-554) 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 Stardust Road 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.