US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79233
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11278 2 2Side 1 (stamped)
7 11279 2 2Side 2 (stamped)
Louis ArmstrongYoung Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927)
Vinyl pressings
Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927)
by Louis Armstrong · 1967
13 pressings8 countriesBig BandDixielandJazz
Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927) 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 Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927)
4 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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 9233
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG11278T2Side A runout
MG11279 T2Side B runout
MG 11278Side A label
MG 11279Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9233
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 11278Side 1
MG 11279Side 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79233
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
7 11278 2 2Side 1 (stamped)
7 11279 2 2Side 2 (stamped)
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79233First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 9233First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 9233First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79233First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Coral COPS 2879LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | MCA Records S - 21.555LP | LP |
| 1974 | France | MCA Records 510010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1301LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records DL 32867 / Festival Records SDL 932867LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | MCA Records M.C.A. 510.010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Coral COPS 2879LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Brunswick 373 271 BDYLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records SDL 932867LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Words2:51
- A2When You Do What You Do3:00
- A3Lucy Long2:35
- A4I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle (If I Can't Play The Lead)2:35
- A5Static Strut2:48
- A6Stomp Off, Let's Go2:57
- A7Georgia Bo Bo3:03
- A8Drop That Sack2:48
- B1Easy Come, Easy Go Blues2:34
- B2Blues Stampede2:35
- B3I'm Goin' Huntin'2:57
- B4If You Wanna Be My Sugar Papa (You Gotta Be Sweet To Me)2:34
- B5Weary Blues2:45
- B6New Orleans Stomp2:45
- B7Wild Man Blues3:05
- B8Melancholy3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1980.
When was Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Decca DL 79233.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 79233, DL 9233) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11278 2 2 and 7 11279 2 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Young Louis "The Side Man" (1924-1927) 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.
