US
August 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39838
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 10260-1LA side variant 1
RHCO 10260-1ADB side variant 1
RHCO10260-1CA side variant 2
RHCO10202-1KB side variant 2
Jo StaffordJambalaya / Early Autumn
Vinyl pressings
Jambalaya / Early Autumn
by Jo Stafford · 1952
15 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Jambalaya / Early Autumn was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Jambalaya / Early Autumn
10 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 6 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
August 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39838
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 10260A side label
RHCO 10202B side label
RHCO 10260 10 HA side
RHCO-10202 10 H IB side
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39838
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RZSP10260-1ESide A runout, stamped
RZSP10202-1ESide B runout, stamped
RZSP10260Side A label
RZSP10202Side B label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39838
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RZSP 10260 1o HA) Runout
RZSP 10202 1N HB) Runout
RZSP 10260Side A Label
RZSP 10202Side B Label
US
August 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39838
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 10260-1PA side stamped variant 1
RHCO 10202-10B side stamped variant 1
RHCO10260-1BA side stamped variant 2
RHCO10202-1HB side stamped variant 2
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3169
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 10202-1A O 2Runout side A, stamped
RHCO 10260-1A H 1Runout side B, stamped
RHCO 10202Label side A
RHCO 10260Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Belgium | Columbia DB 3169First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Columbia C-2019First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Denmark | Columbia SGD 6First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Italy | Columbia CQ 2485First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3169First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 4-39838First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 4-39838First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39838First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39838First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39838First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Australia | Columbia DO-3556Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.3556Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Columbia SGD 6Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 3169Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 39838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJambalaya
- BEarly Autumn
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jambalaya / Early Autumn are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Jambalaya / Early Autumn are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1952 and 1953.
When was Jambalaya / Early Autumn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 39838, released August 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Jambalaya / Early Autumn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 39838, 4-39838, D.B. 3169, DB 3169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RHCO 10260-1L and RHCO 10260-1AD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jambalaya / Early Autumn 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.
