Vinyl pressings
by Moe Koffman Quartette · 1958
The Swingin' Shepherd Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 6 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.
JB-11112-45-1 #4Side A runout, variant 1
JB-11113-45-1 11 [Anvil symbol]Side B runout, variant 1
JB-11112-45-1 [Anvil symbol]Side A runout, variant 2
JB-11113-45-1 [Anvil symbol]Side B runout, variant 2
45-MSJ-2239-1CSide A run out
45-MSJ-2240-1CSide B run out
1690-S1
1690-S2
45-MSJ 2239-X-UA Runout
45-MSJ 2240-X-UB Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Prestige Records PSP 1089First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality K1690First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1690First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 156First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Prestige Records PSP-1089First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-J 8549First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Jubilee 45-5311First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Virgo VO-60187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-25157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-J.8549Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-J.8549Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Virgo VO 60187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jubilee 53117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Jubilee 53117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Virgo VO 60187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jubilee 45-53117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Virgo VO 60187", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
17 vinyl pressings of The Swingin' Shepherd Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jubilee 45-5311.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-5311, 45-HL-J 8549, PSP 1089, K1690) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JB-11112-45-1 #4 and JB-11113-45-1 11 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
