US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25037
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
5-1-58 R25037 N-I-A RLP28A 28Runout, Side A etched
5-6-58 R25037B IV-I RLP28BRunout, Side B etched
R-25037-ALabel, Side A
R-25037-BLabel, Side B
Pearl BaileySt. Louis Blues
Vinyl pressings
St. Louis Blues
by Pearl Bailey · 1958
13 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzBlues
St. Louis 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.
How to spot a first pressing of St. Louis Blues
9 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 4 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-25037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-25037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R-25037 N-1-A RLP 2813A 28 5-1-58Side A runout
R-25037B N-1 RLP 28B 5-6-58Side B runout
RLP-28-ASide A label
RLP-28-BSide B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25037
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R 25037 N-I-A RLP28A 28 5-6-58Side A runout
R 25037B N-1 RLP28B H 5-1-58Side B runout
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25037
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R-25037B N-1-A RLP 2813 5-1-58Side A runout
R-25037B N-1 RLP 2813 5-1-58Side B runout
RLP-28-ASide A label
RLP-28-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Roulette R-25037 / Apex R-25037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Scandinavia | Roulette R-25037 / Sonet R 25037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Roulette SR-25037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25037First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Roulette SR-25037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Australia | Roulette RL 25037LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Forum F 9058LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Forum SF 9058 / Forum SF-9058LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Roulette R-25037LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1St. Louis Blues2:50
- A2Hesitatin' Blues3:32
- A3Shine Like A Morning Star2:56
- A4Aunt Hager's Blues2:55
- A5I'll Turn Back No More2:01
- A6Ole Miss2:21
- B1Long Gone2:00
- B2Friendless Blues3:35
- B3Careless Love2:40
- B4Way Down South Where The Blues Began2:45
- B5I've Heard Of A City Called Heaven1:45
- B6Beale Street Blues2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of St. Louis Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1964.
When was St. Louis Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Scandinavia. One of them is Roulette R-25037.
How do I tell if my copy of St. Louis Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-25037, SR-25037, 33SX 1094) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5-1-58 R25037 N-I-A RLP28A 28 and 5-6-58 R25037B IV-I RLP28B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is St. Louis 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.