US
May 17, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10719
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-10719ASide A runout
B-10719BSide B runout
Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime BandAt Sundown / Bluin' The Blues
Vinyl pressings
At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues
by Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime Band · 1940
10 pressings6 countriesDixielandJazz
At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues
3 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
May 17, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10719
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-10719ASide A runout
B-10719BSide B runout
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird B-10719
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B-10719AStamped runout A
B-10719BStamped runout B
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.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Bluebird B-10719First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Bluebird B-10719First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Bluebird B-10719First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3215Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9092Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9092Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9092Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1952 | US | British Rhythm Society BRS 99810", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9092Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2121Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAt Sundown
- BBluin' The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1940 and 1952.
When was At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, Canada. One of them is Bluebird B-10719, released May 17, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-10719) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-10719A and B-10719B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At Sundown / Bluin' The Blues 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.