US
June 1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 8944
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C512 1 xx II S-17Side A runout
C515 6 xxxx IISide B runout
C-512-2Side A label
C-515-3Side B label
Johnny Hodges And His OrchestraJeeps Blues / Castle Rock
Vinyl pressings
Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock
by Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra · 1951
11 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock
8 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 3 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 8944
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
C512 1Side A, Runout
C-515-C xSide B, Runout
C-512-2Side A Label
C-515-3Side B Label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 8944
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
C512 2A Side Runout [stamped]
C515 2 [sic!]B Side Runout [stamped]
C-512-2Side A Label
C-515-3Side B Label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 8944-x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records 8944
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
C512 1Side A, Runout
C-515-C xSide B, Runout
C-512-2Side A Label
C-515-3Side B Label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 8944
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C-515-3A side label
C-512-2B side label
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Mercury 8944First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Japan | Granz' Records JP-1049First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 8944First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 8944First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 8944-x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Clef Records 8944First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 8944First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 8944First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Sphinx M 58 / Mercury M 58Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Blue Star NG 516Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Karusell 1013Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AJeeps Blues
- BCastle Rock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Mercury 8944, released June 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8944, 8944-x45, JP-1049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C512 1 xx II S-17 and C515 6 xxxx II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jeeps Blues / Castle Rock 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.