US
February 22, 1939- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10088
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B B-10088A
A B-10088B
Mezz Mezzrow And His OrchestraRevolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together
Vinyl pressings
Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together
by Mezz Mezzrow And His Orchestra · 1939
10 pressings4 countriesSwingJazz
Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together 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 Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together
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 | Bluebird B-10088First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | France | Swing SW. 78Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | France | Swing SW. 78Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | France | Swing SW. 78Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | France | Swing SW. 78Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître SG.350Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2174Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9470Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9470Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9470Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARevolutionary Blues
- BGettin' Together
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1939 and 1940.
When was Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US. One of them is Bluebird B-10088, released February 22, 1939.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-10088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B B-10088A and A B-10088B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Revolutionary Blues / Gettin' Together 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.