US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-12593-N2 [Anvil / lathe symbol]Side A Runout
45-12593-N2 [Anvil / lathe symbol]Side B Runout
45-12593Side A Label
45-12594Side B Label
Pee Wee Hunt And His OrchestraSo Blue / The Vamp
Vinyl pressings
So Blue / The Vamp
by Pee Wee Hunt And His Orchestra · 1954
10 pressings4 countriesJazz
So Blue / The Vamp was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 So Blue / The Vamp
7 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2828
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-12593Side A Label
45-12594Side B Label
45-12593-N1 [Anvil / lathe symbol]
45-12594-N1 [Anvil / lathe symbol]
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2828
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12593Side A Label
12594Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2828
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12593-N2 ☖Side A Runout Stamped
12594-N1 ☖Side B Runout Stamped
12593Side A Label
12594Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-12593Side A Label
45-12594Side B Label
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records 2828First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2828First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2828First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2828First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2828First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2828First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2828First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | France | Capitol Records 2828Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 28287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 28287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASo Blue2:04
- BThe Vamp2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Blue / The Vamp are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So Blue / The Vamp are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was So Blue / The Vamp first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records F2828.
How do I tell if my copy of So Blue / The Vamp is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2828, 2828) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-12593-N2 [Anvil / lathe symbol] and 45-12593-N2 [Anvil / lathe symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Blue / The Vamp 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.
