US
1941- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-11117
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Johnny Hodges And His OrchestraThat's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess
Vinyl pressings
That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess
by Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra · 1941
10 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess
3 pressings came out in 1941, 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
1941- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-11117
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1941- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-11117
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Bluebird B-11117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Bluebird B-11117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Bluebird B-11117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Bluebird B-11117Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1944 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3121Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9229Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | Victor 20-2542Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9229Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2413Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B 9229Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThat's The Blues Old Man
- BQueen Bess
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess are there?
10 vinyl pressings of That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1941 and 1948.
When was That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US, Canada. One of them is Bluebird B-11117.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-11117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's The Blues Old Man / Queen Bess 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.