US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24855
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W75636T15ASide A Runout [Stamped]
W75637T11ASide B Runout [Stamped]
75636Side A Label
75637Side B Label
Lionel Hampton And His OrchestraRag Mop / For You My Love
Vinyl pressings
Rag Mop / For You My Love
by Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra · 1950
15 pressings7 countriesBig BandJump BluesJazzBlues
Rag Mop / For You My Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Rag Mop / For You My Love
6 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 6 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 04457
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W.75636Side 1
W.75637Side 2
CT + UBoth Sides
Belgium
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 60.460
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W75636T54A ⑤Runout side A
W75637T53A ⑤Runout side B
W 75636Label side A
W 75637Label side B
Canada
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24855
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
France
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca MU 60460
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W75636T54A ⑤A runout stamped
W75637T53A ⑤B runout stamped
W 75636A label
W 75637B label
Netherlands
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca M 32912
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Belgium | Decca 60.460First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 24855First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | France | Decca MU 60460First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Netherlands | Decca M 32912First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | UK | Decca BM 04457First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 24855First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82417Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82417 FShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82417Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.460Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MU60.460Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82417Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82417Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82 417Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca B 04457Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARag Mop2:49
- BFor You My Love2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rag Mop / For You My Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rag Mop / For You My Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1950 and 1952.
When was Rag Mop / For You My Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 24855.
How do I tell if my copy of Rag Mop / For You My Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24855, BM 04457, 60.460, MU 60460) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W75636T15A and W75637T11A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rag Mop / For You My Love 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.
