UK
1935- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone F 211
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E 7068A label
E 7069B label
Joe Daniels And His Hot ShotsSt. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue
by Joe Daniels And His Hot Shots · 1935
18 pressings9 countriesJazz
St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue was first pressed on vinyl in 1935. 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 St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue
8 pressings came out in 1935, 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.
UK
1935- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone F 211
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Bb 879A label
Bb 880B label
US
1935- Label and catalog number
- Decca 953
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
©E 7068-3A runout, stamped
©E 7069-3B label, stamped
France
1935- Label and catalog number
- Odeon A 221 994
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
© Bb 879runout A
© Bb 880runout B
Bb 879label A
Bb 880label B
Germany
1935- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone F 211
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Bb 879Label A-side
Bb 880Label B-side
India
1935- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone F. 211
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E 7068A label
E 7069B label
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.
1930s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | France | Odeon A 221 994First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | Germany | Parlophone F 211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | India | Parlophone F. 211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | Switzerland | Parlophone F 211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | Switzerland | Parlophone F 211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | UK | Parlophone F 211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | UK | Parlophone F 211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | US | Decca 953First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | US | Decca 953Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Japan | Columbia M 24Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone A6249Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Australia | Parlophone A6249Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 953Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 953Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Parlophone F 211Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Columbia J 2349Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Parlophone F 211Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Parlophone M.P. 110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASt. Louis Blues
- BSweet Sue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue are there?
18 vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1935 and 1946.
When was St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1935, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Parlophone F 211.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 211, 953, A 221 994, F. 211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 7068 and E 7069. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is St. Louis Blues / Sweet Sue 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.