Australia
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-70116
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
86148Side A
86145Side B
Louis ArmstrongThe Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye
Vinyl pressings
The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye
by Louis Armstrong · 1954
11 pressings6 countriesVocalJazz
The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye
6 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05235
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
86148
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-86145A5A Runout, stamped
45-86148A7B Runout, stamped
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29153
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca M 33783
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D86145-ISide A
D86148-ISide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-70116First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Decca M 33783First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05235First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29153First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 9.60.9627" | 7" |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1898Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1898Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-291537", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Decca 29153Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Whiffenpoof Song (Baa Baa Baa) (The Boppenpoof Song)2:55
- BBye And Bye3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Australia, UK, US, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia DO-70116.
How do I tell if my copy of The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DO-70116, 05235, 9-29153, 29153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 86148 and 86145. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Whiffenpoof Song / Bye And Bye 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.
