US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW1-33848A side label
YW1-33849B side label
Louis ArmstrongSo Long Dearie
Vinyl pressings
So Long Dearie
by Louis Armstrong · 1964
15 pressings10 countriesScoreVocalSwingJazz
So Long Dearie was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 So Long Dearie
11 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 9 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YW 33848 3 RRA-Side Runout Etching
YW 33849 6 RRB-Side Runout Etching
ASCAP
YW1-33848A-side label
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
72338 AA Side Label
72338 BB Side Label
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72338X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
72338-S1A-Side etched runout
72338-S2B-Side etched runout
72338X-AA-Side label
72338X-BB-Side label
Greece
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-3085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
( YW 33848 )Label Side A
( YW 33849 )Label Side B
Japan
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M-1091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
72338-BB-side label
72338-AA-Side label
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Philips BF-134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury 72338XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | Mercury 45-3085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Mercury M-1091First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 129 220 MJFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 127 155 MCFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Mercury 72338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Scandinavia | Mercury 127 155 MCF / Mercury 127.155 MCFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Mercury MRC 1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 723387", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 72338First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 72338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 723387", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Mercury MF 833 / Mercury 127155 MCF7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Mercury 127 155 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASo Long Dearie2:11
- BPretty Little Missy2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Long Dearie are there?
15 vinyl pressings of So Long Dearie are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was So Long Dearie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Mercury 72338.
How do I tell if my copy of So Long Dearie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72338, BF-134, 72338X, 45-3085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW1-33848 and YW1-33849. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Long Dearie 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.
