US
1944- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick B-1016
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
22725Side A label
E 6441Side B label
E 3156Side C label
E 3157Side D label
Louis ArmstrongJazz Classics
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Classics
by Louis Armstrong · 1944
13 pressings7 countriesDixielandRagtimeJazzBlues
Jazz Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1944. 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
1 pressing came out in 1944, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | US | Brunswick B-1016First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation |
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Argentina | Decca LTM 8327LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | UK | Brunswick LA.8597 / Brunswick LA 8597LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Brunswick BL 58004LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Brunswick LA.8597LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Australia | Festival Records CFR10-43310", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick LA 8597 / Brunswick LA.8597LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Copacabana CLP 3513LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Brunswick B-1016 / Brunswick 80060Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation |
| ? | France | Decca UM 233136LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | CID UM 233036 / Decca UM 233136LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | CID UM233136LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Brunswick 9-70027", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- AWild Man Blues
- BMelancholy
- CGeorgia Bo Bo
- DDrop That Sack
- EStatic Strut
- FStomp Off, Let's Go!
- GTerrible Blues
- HSanta Claus Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Classics are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jazz Classics are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1944 and 1955.
When was Jazz Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1944, in US. One of them is Brunswick B-1016.
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 B-1016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 22725 and E 6441. 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.
