US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79246
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
King OliverPapa Joe (1926-1928)
Vinyl pressings
Papa Joe (1926-1928)
by King Oliver · 1970
14 pressings7 countriesJazz
Papa Joe (1926-1928) was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Papa Joe (1926-1928)
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAP/S 1955La Compagnie MAP/S 1955
- Format
- Compilation, LP
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Coral COPS 1955
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MG 7-12006Label side A
MG 7-12007Label side B
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | MCA Records MAP/S 1955 / La Compagnie MAP/S 1955First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1970 | Germany | Coral COPS 1955First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 79246First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Coral COPS 1955LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | MCA Records MCA 1309LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1309LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca DL 79246LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 79246LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | MCA Records 510 034LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | MCA Records M.C.A. 510 034 / MCA Records 510 034 CLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Coral COPS 1955LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | MCA Coral MCL - 1021Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79246LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79246LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Snag It3:12
- A2Deep Henderson3:05
- A3Jackass Blues3:02
- A4Sugar Foot Stomp2:53
- A5Wa Wa Wa2:48
- A6Doctor Jazz2:53
- A7Showboat Shuffle2:58
- A8Every Tub3:00
- B1Willie The Weeper2:52
- B2Black Snake Blues3:00
- B3Farewell Blues2:50
- B4West End Blues3:00
- B5Lazy Mama2:40
- B6Speakeasy Blues2:50
- B7Aunt Hagar's Blues2:51
- B8I'm Watchin The Clock3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Papa Joe (1926-1928) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Papa Joe (1926-1928) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Papa Joe (1926-1928) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Decca DL 79246.
How do I tell if my copy of Papa Joe (1926-1928) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 79246, MAP/S 1955, COPS 1955) 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 Papa Joe (1926-1928) 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.