UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- World Records SH 220
- Format
- Compilation, LP
Original Dixieland Jazz BandThe London Recordings
Vinyl pressings
The London Recordings
by Original Dixieland Jazz Band · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesDixielandJazz
The London Recordings was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The London Recordings
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | World Records SH 220First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1977 | New Zealand | World Record Club 1716MLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03039 / World Record Club R. 03039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-03039 / World Record Club R. 03039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-03039 / World Record Club R. 03039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | World Record Club R-03039 / World Record Club R. 03039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R-03039 / World Record Club R. 03039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1982 | Australia | World Record Club R-03039 / World Record Club R. 03039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1984 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1015 3285 / EMI 1015 3285LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Odeon 31C 052 06702MLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Barnyard Blues2:59
- A2At The Jazz Band Ball2:45
- A3Ostrich Walk3:13
- A4Sensation Rag2:55
- A5Look At 'Em Doing It3:37
- A6Tiger Rag3:37
- A7Satanic Blues3:49
- A8'Lasses Candy4:05
- A9My Baby's Arms3:53
- B1Tell Me3:52
- B2I've Got My Captain Working For Me Now3:44
- B3I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles4:12
- B4Mammy O' Mine3:38
- B5I've Lost My Heart In Dixieland3:53
- B6Sphinx3:11
- B7Alice Blue Gown3:58
- B8Soudan3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The London Recordings are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The London Recordings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was The London Recordings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is World Records SH 220.
How do I tell if my copy of The London Recordings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The London Recordings 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.