US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79225
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Louis ArmstrongRare Items (1935-1944)
Vinyl pressings
Rare Items (1935-1944)
by Louis Armstrong · 1967
15 pressings9 countriesJazz
Rare Items (1935-1944) was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Rare Items (1935-1944)
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79225
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79225
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville pressing
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9225
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG11130T2Embossed Side A
MG11131T2Embossed Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9225
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SDL-932,700
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records SDL-932,700First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 79225First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Decca 184.010First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca SLK 86051-PFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Festival Records SDL-932,700 / Festival Records SDL-932700First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79225First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79225First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79225First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 9225First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 9225First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Uruguay | Decca UDL 9225First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 79225LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | MCA Records S - 21.511LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 9225LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Coral CP1LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Thanks A Million
- A2Lyin To Myself
- A3Ev'ntide
- A4Swing That Music
- A5Thankful
- A6The Skeleton In The Closet
- A7Jubilee
- B1Struttin With Some Barbecue
- B2I Double Dare You
- B3It's Wonderful
- B4You're A Lucky Guy
- B5Everything's Been Done Before
- B6Hey Lawdy Mama
- B7Grooving
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rare Items (1935-1944) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rare Items (1935-1944) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
When was Rare Items (1935-1944) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Decca DL 79225.
How do I tell if my copy of Rare Items (1935-1944) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 79225, DL 9225, SDL-932,700, 184.010) 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 Rare Items (1935-1944) 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.
