UK
June 1941- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 03164
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Louis Armstrong And His OrchestraPerdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues
Vinyl pressings
Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues
by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra · 1941
15 pressings8 countriesJazzBlues
Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues
1 pressing came out in 1941, 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.
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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | UK | Brunswick 03164First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | Australia | Decca Y5896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | France | Decca MU3164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82540Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca BM 03164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca BM 03164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca AU 3164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MU 3164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1180Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Decca BM 1180Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82540Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca M 30314Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca M 30314Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca 03164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 03164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- APerdido Street Blues
- B2:19 Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1941 and 1952.
When was Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in UK. One of them is Brunswick 03164, released June 1941.
How do I tell if my copy of Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 03164) 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 Perdido Street Blues / 2:19 Blues 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.
