US
1939- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion 4608
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
23893label and runout stamped side A
23894label and runout stamped side B
Meade "Lux" LewisBear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy
Vinyl pressings
Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy
by Meade "Lux" Lewis · 1939
10 pressings3 countriesBoogie WoogieJazzBlues
Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy
1 pressing came out in 1939, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | US | Vocalion 4608First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | UK | Parlophone R 2909Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1946 | UK | Parlophone R 2909Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | Parlophone R 2909Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | Parlophone R 2909Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Parlophone PZ 11126Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2909Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 5061Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 5061Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Okeh 4608Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABear Cat Crawl
- BShout For Joy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1939 and 1946.
When was Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US. One of them is Vocalion 4608.
How do I tell if my copy of Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 23893 and 23894. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bear Cat Crawl / Shout For Joy 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.