US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23903
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
I 2 W73774T8AStamped Side A
I 10 W73775T4AStamped Side B
73774Label Side A
73775Label Side B
Les Paul And His TrioSteel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie
by Les Paul And His Trio · 1947
19 pressings11 countriesPop
Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie
2 pressings came out in 1947, 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.
South Africa
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca FM 5201
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W73774 B NPSide A Stamper
W73775 B NPSide B Stamper
73774Side A Label
73775Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | South Africa | Decca FM 5201First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 23903First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | France | Decca MU 30629Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Germany | Brunswick 82 450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | Brunswick 04798Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | Germany | Brunswick 12 0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29013Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29013Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-290137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-239037", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-290137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-290137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05311Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Odeon 299040Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca BM 30629Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 23903Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | Decca 286402Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | Decca BM 4798Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASteel Guitar Rag
- BGuitar Boogie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1947 and 1954.
When was Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, South Africa. One of them is Decca 23903.
How do I tell if my copy of Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23903, FM 5201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I 2 W73774T8A and I 10 W73775T4A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steel Guitar Rag / Guitar Boogie 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.