US
October 1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27212
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W76744T16A ➄A stamped
W76745T15A ➄B stamped
76744A label
76745B label
Louis ArmstrongLife Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You
Vinyl pressings
Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You
by Louis Armstrong · 1950
13 pressings8 countriesJazz
Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You 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 Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You
4 pressings came out in 1950, 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27212
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-76744Label A
45-76745★Label B
45 W 76744 I A2 LA-Side
45 W 76745 I A1 LB-Side
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27212
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 27212First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-27212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Decca 27212First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1950 | US | Decca 27212First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | France | Decca MU60580Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.580Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 27212Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 04627Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82632Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82632 FShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82632Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04627Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 04627Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALife Is So Peculiar3:17
- B(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1950 and 1951.
When was Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Decca 27212, released October 1950.
How do I tell if my copy of Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27212, 9-27212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W76744T16A ➄ and W76745T15A ➄. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life Is So Peculiar / You Rascal You 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.
