US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11316
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM139070-1B TStamped Side 1
XSM139071-1AStamped Side 2
Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong
Vinyl pressings
Louis Armstrong
by Louis Armstrong · 1969
13 pressings8 countriesRagtimeJazz
Louis Armstrong was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Louis Armstrong
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11316
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM139070-1A / S B6Stamped Side A, / S, B Stamped
o XSM139071-1A \ Ƨ C5Runout Side B Stamped, \ Ƨ, C Stamped
XSM 139070Label Side A
XSM 139071Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11316
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
○ XSM139070-1A P A3Side A - stamped
○ XSM139071-1A PSide B - stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Hallmark Records SHM 639
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHM 639 A2Runout side A, variant 1
SHM 639 B2Runout side B, variant 1
SHM 639 A2 B 3 2Runout side A, variant 2
SHM 639 B2 B 1 3Runout side B, variant 2
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11316
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 139070Side 1 Label
XSM 139071Side 2 Label
XSM139070-1ASide 1 run out stamp
XSM139071-1ASide 2 run out stamp
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 52 680
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM139070-1ARunout side A, stamped
XSM139071-1ARunout side B, stamped
679 601On labels in brackets
XSM 139 070Label side A
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Harmony HS 11316First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS S 52 680First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS S 52680LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 639First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Harmony HS 11316First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Harmony HS 11316First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Harmony HS 11316First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Summit SRA255513 / Summit SRA-255513LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Harmony HS 11316LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | Pacific PACS 056LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Harmony HS 11316LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | CBS Special Products P 13398LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11316LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tiger Rag
- A2Honeysuckle Rose
- A3Muskrat Ramble
- A4Tin Roof Blues
- A5Shine (With Vocal Refrain)
- B1Basin Street Blues
- B2Body And Soul (With Vocal Refrain)
- B3Twelfth Street Rag
- B4St. James Infirmary
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louis Armstrong are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Louis Armstrong are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Louis Armstrong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Harmony HS 11316.
How do I tell if my copy of Louis Armstrong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HS 11316, SHM 639, S 52 680) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM139070-1B T and XSM139071-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Louis Armstrong 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.
