US
November 18, 1927- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20948
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BVE 38661-1Side A
BVE 38662-3Side B
Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot PeppersBeale Street Blues / The Pearls
Vinyl pressings
Beale Street Blues / The Pearls
by Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers · 1927
11 pressings5 countriesJazz
Beale Street Blues / The Pearls was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Beale Street Blues / The Pearls
1 pressing came out in 1927, 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.
1920s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | US | Victor 20948First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | US | Bluebird B-10252Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | US | Bluebird B-10252Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1944 | US | Bluebird B-10252Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Biltmore 1077Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1952 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone HN 3078Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice B.10341Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Bluebird B-10252Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | New-Orleans Memorial M.12Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Hot Jazz Club Of America HC 88Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lewis-Rubner Mfg. Co. 3 / Lewis-Rubner Mfg. Co. 410", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABeale Street Blues
- BThe Pearls
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beale Street Blues / The Pearls are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Beale Street Blues / The Pearls are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1927 and 1952.
When was Beale Street Blues / The Pearls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US. One of them is Victor 20948, released November 18, 1927.
How do I tell if my copy of Beale Street Blues / The Pearls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20948) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BVE 38661-1 and BVE 38662-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beale Street Blues / The Pearls 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.