US
1957- Label and catalog number
- American Recording Society G 421
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
G-421-AG S-5 AB D RVGA side runout
G-421-AG [block-shaped up arrow] S-11 AB RVG DB side runout
Johnny Hodges And The Ellington MenDuke's In Bed
Vinyl pressings
Duke's In Bed
by Johnny Hodges And The Ellington Men · 1957
14 pressings8 countriesSwingJazz
Duke's In Bed was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Duke's In Bed
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8203
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8203-A 50266Side A, etched
MGV 8203-B 50267Side B, etched
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8203
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8203-A 50266Side A, Etched
MGV 8203-B 50267Side B, Etched
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-8203
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8203
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Verve Records MGV-8203First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Verve Records MG V-8203First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | American Recording Society G 421First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8203First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8203First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 33CX 10098LP | LP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Verve Records MGV-8203 / Verve Records V-8203LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Verve Records 2304 383LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 383LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Greece | Verve Records 2304 383 / PolyGram 2304 383LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2304 383LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| ? | Scandinavia | Verve Records 2304 383LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | Verve Records MG V-8203LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia ARSG.421LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1A-Oddie-Oobie
- A2Meet Mr. Rabbit
- A3Duke's In Bed
- A4Just Squeeze Me
- A5Ballede For Very Tired And Very Sad Lotus Eaters
- B1Confab With Rab
- B2It Had To Be You
- B3Black And Tan Fantasy
- B4Take The "A" Train
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Duke's In Bed are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Duke's In Bed are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1988.
When was Duke's In Bed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, France. One of them is American Recording Society G 421.
How do I tell if my copy of Duke's In Bed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 421, MG V-8203, MGV-8203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G-421-AG S-5 AB D RVG and G-421-AG [block-shaped up arrow] S-11 AB RVG D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Duke's In Bed 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.