Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 94010 EPC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
9 4 0 1 0 A Made in Germany MG 2559/45 Q M 4Runout groove side A
9 4 0 1 0 B Made in Germany MG 2550/45 K M 4Runout groove side B
Paul Whiteman And His OrchestraRhapsody In Blue
Vinyl pressings
Rhapsody In Blue
by Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra · 1955
15 pressings7 countriesModernJazzClassical
Rhapsody In Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Rhapsody In Blue
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral EC 81111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Coral 94010 EPCFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Coral EC 81111First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Coral 94010 EPC7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Coral 94010 EPC7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | Germany | Coral 94 010 EPC / Coral 94 0107", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | Germany | Coral 94010 EPC7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Coral 94 010 EPC7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Coral 94 010 EPC / Coral 94 0107", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | Germany | Coral 94010 EPC7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1962 | Germany | Coral 94010 EPC7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Coral 94 010 EPC7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Vogue P.I.P. ECV.18021 / Coral ECV.180217", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana LRC 51-0027", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Coral CX-53067", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Coral 94 010 EPC / Coral 94010 EPC7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- ARhapsody In Blue (Teil 1)
- BRhapsody In Blue (Teil 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhapsody In Blue are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rhapsody In Blue are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1962.
When was Rhapsody In Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany, US. One of them is Coral 94010 EPC.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhapsody In Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 94010 EPC, EC 81111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9 4 0 1 0 A Made in Germany MG 2559/45 Q M 4 and 9 4 0 1 0 B Made in Germany MG 2550/45 K M 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhapsody In Blue 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.