US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5401
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
Vinyl pressings
Satchmo Serenades
by Louis Armstrong · 1952
18 pressings8 countriesBig BandSwingVocalJazz
Satchmo Serenades was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Satchmo Serenades
8 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
45-76528Label A
45-76529Label B
45-81308Label C
45-81307Label D
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5401
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5401
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-911
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5401
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 2523 T2 3C 5401S1Side 1 runout - stamped
MG 2524 T2 3C 5401S2Side 2 runout - stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Decca DL 5401First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 9-321First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | France | Decca AM 233037First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5401First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-321First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5401First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5401First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Decca A-911First year10", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set | 10", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1953 | Chile | Decca LTC-32010LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 5717", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue |
| 1954 | Italy | Decca DL 5401 / Fonit DL 5401LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca AM 233037LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-271137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | CID UM 233 037 / CID UM 233.037LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca UM 233 037LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick LA 8679LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | Brunswick LA 8679 / Brunswick LA.8679LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Decca DL 5401LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1When We Are Dancing I Get Ideas
- A2A Kiss To Build A Dream On
- A3Cold Cold Heart
- A4Because Of You
- B1La Vie En Rose
- B2C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)
- B3Maybe It's Because
- B4I'll Keep The Lovelight Burning
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Satchmo Serenades are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Satchmo Serenades are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1952 and 1954.
When was Satchmo Serenades first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Decca DL 5401.
How do I tell if my copy of Satchmo Serenades is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 5401, 9-321, A-911, AM 233037) 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 Satchmo Serenades 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.
