US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8284
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG4612T5 1 P
MG4613T4 1 P
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Classics
by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra · 1956
17 pressings11 countriesJazzBlues
Jazz Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Jazz Classics
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8284
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Sample Copy Not For Sale, Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
MG4612T2 1PSide 1 runout
MG4613T2 1PSide 2 runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8284First yearLP, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8284First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca DL 8284LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1959 | Spain | Columbia CCLP 34036LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Popular Records E44 / Popular Records E-44LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 7 / Ace Of Hearts AH.7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Decca 200.005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | Coral COPS 1006LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Coral COPS 1006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Coral COPS 1006LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4620(M)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Coral COPS 1006 / MCA Coral 6.21821 AGLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Coral COPS 1006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | MCA Coral ORL 8150LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Popular Record Club E 44LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8284LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8284LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1When The Saints Go Marching In
- A2Bye And Bye
- A3West End Blues
- A4Mahogany Hall Stomp
- A5Hear Me Talkin' To Ya
- A6Savoy Blues
- B1Dippermouth Blues
- B2Save It Pretty Mama
- B3(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You
- B4When It's Sleepy Time Down South
- B5Our Monday Date
- B6Wolverine Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Classics are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Jazz Classics are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1956 and 1980.
When was Jazz Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Decca DL 8284.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG4612T5 1 P and MG4613T4 1 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Classics 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.
