US
1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24520
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Peter Lind HayesThat Certain Party / Life Gits Tee-jus, Don't It?
Vinyl pressings
That Certain Party / Life Gits Tee-jus, Don't It?
by Peter Lind Hayes · 1948
10 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
That Certain Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 That Certain Party
3 pressings came out in 1948, 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
1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24520
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24520
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
24520A W74610T18ARunout Side A
24520B W74613T19A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Canada | Decca 24520First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24520First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24520First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | UK | Brunswick 04036Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | UK | Brunswick 04036Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | UK | Brunswick 04036Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04036Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04036Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04036Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 2452010", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThat Certain Party
- BLife Gits Tee-jus, Don't It?
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That Certain Party are there?
10 vinyl pressings of That Certain Party are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1948 and 1949.
When was That Certain Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 24520.
How do I tell if my copy of That Certain Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24520) 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 That Certain Party 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.