US
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca 1245
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62117ASide A Runout Stamped
62116ASide B Runout Stamped
62117Side A Label
62118Side B Label
Louis ArmstrongDarling Nelly Gray / Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
Vinyl pressings
Darling Nelly Gray / Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
by Louis Armstrong · 1937
16 pressings9 countriesSwingVocalJazz
Darling Nelly Gray 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 Darling Nelly Gray
4 pressings came out in 1937, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y5172
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62116ASide A
62117ASide B
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 505.097
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62.117Side A Label
62.116Side B Label
62117A CA / Mechan. Copt. 1937
62116A CA
Germany
1937- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick A 81239
- 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 16 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 | Australia | Decca Y5172First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | France | Brunswick 505.097First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Germany | Brunswick A 81239First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Decca 1245First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Germany | Brunswick 81239Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.561Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 02445Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Brunswick A 81239Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 02445Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick A 81239Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Nr. 602064Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca 30357Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 02445Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 02445Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca 02445Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca M.30086Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADarling Nellie Gray
- BCarry Me Back To Old Virginny
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darling Nelly Gray are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Darling Nelly Gray are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1937 and 1942.
When was Darling Nelly Gray first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in US, Australia, France, Germany. One of them is Decca 1245.
How do I tell if my copy of Darling Nelly Gray is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1245, Y5172, 505.097, A 81239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 62117A and 62116A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Darling Nelly Gray 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.
