US
1937- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25586
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25586A VESide A, Runout
25586B VESide B, Runout
25586-ASide A, Label
25586-BSide B, Label
Lionel Hampton And His OrchestraChina Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm
by Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra · 1937
11 pressings4 countriesSwingJazz
China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm
3 pressings came out in 1937, 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.
UK
1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.8597
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA07866Side A runout stamped
OA07865Side B runout stamped
OA.07866Side A label
OA.07865Side B label
Canada
1937- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25586
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25586A [VE in diamond]Side A Stamped
25586B [VE in diamond]Side B Stamped
25586-ASide A Label
25586-BSide B Label
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.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Canada | Victor 25586First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8597First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Victor 25586First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Victor 25586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8239Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8597Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 25586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 25586Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8597Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8597Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | France | La Voix De Son Maître SG. 93Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AChina Stomp
- BRhythm, Rhythm
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm are there?
11 vinyl pressings of China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1937 and 1949.
When was China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Victor 25586.
How do I tell if my copy of China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25586, B.8597) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 25586A VE and 25586B VE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is China Stomp / Rhythm, Rhythm 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.
