US
November 5, 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20221
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L 20221A 2Side A, Runout
L 20221B 3Side B, Runout
Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot PeppersBlack Bottom Stomp / The Chant
Vinyl pressings
Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant
by Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers · 1926
13 pressings5 countriesJazz
Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant was first pressed on vinyl in 1926. 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 Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant
3 pressings came out in 1926, 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
November 5, 1926- Label and catalog number
- Victor 20221
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2 ᴶ20221A (V.E.)A side runout
3 ᴱ20221B (V.E.)B side runout
UK
December 1926- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 5164
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A36239 △
A36241 △
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | US | Victor 20221First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1926 | US | Victor 20221First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1926 | UK | His Master's Voice B 5164First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | US | Bluebird B-10253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1939 | US | Bluebird B-10253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | US | Bluebird B-10253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Biltmore 1063Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître SG 459Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Bluebird B-10253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | HC HC 2Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Hot Jazz Club Of America HC 4510", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Hot Jazz Club Of America HC 4510", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Hot Jazz Club Of America HC 45Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ABlack Bottom Stomp = Danza De Los Negros Ogeechees
- BThe Chant = El Canto
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1926 and 1952.
When was Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1926, in US, UK. One of them is Victor 20221, released November 5, 1926.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20221, B 5164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L 20221A 2 and L 20221B 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Bottom Stomp / The Chant 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.