US
January 1, 1945- Label and catalog number
- Crescent Number 1
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CPM-10-33-1AA side runout
CPM-10-35-2-AB side runout
CPM 10331AA side label
CPM 10352AB side label
Kid Ory And His Creole Jazz BandSouth / Creole Song
Vinyl pressings
South / Creole Song
by Kid Ory And His Creole Jazz Band · 1945
11 pressings4 countriesDixielandJazz
South / Creole Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1945. 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 South / Creole Song
1 pressing came out in 1945, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | US | Crescent Number 1First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Crescent Number 1Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | Jazz Man Number 21Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Sweden | Gazell 1008Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Good Time Jazz 72Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Star BM 80057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Blue Star N° 192Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Jazz Man Number 21Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Good Time Jazz N° 450727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Crescent Number 1Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Crescent Number 1Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASouth
- BCreole Song (C'est L'autre Cancan)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South / Creole Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of South / Creole Song are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1945 and 1952.
When was South / Creole Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US. One of them is Crescent Number 1, released January 1, 1945.
How do I tell if my copy of South / Creole Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Number 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPM-10-33-1A and CPM-10-35-2-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is South / Creole Song 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.