France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LF 1139
- Format
- Mono, 10", LP
- Runout / matrix
DRL1656-1BSide 1
C ASide 1
DRL1657-1BSide 2
C ASide 2
Quintette Du Hot Club De FranceParis - Swing
Vinyl pressings
Paris - Swing
by Quintette Du Hot Club De France · 1953
14 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
Paris - Swing was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Paris - Swing
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LF 1139
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Decca LF 1139First yearMono, 10", LP · Mono | Mono, 10", LP · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LF 1139First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Spain | Decca LF 1139 / Decca LF.1139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | London Records LB 810LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Australia | Decca LFA 1139 / Decca LFA-1139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LFA 1139 / Decca LFA-1139LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records LL 1344LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca LF 1139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LF 1139 / Decca LF.1139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LF 1139 / Decca LF.1139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records LL 1344LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records LL.1344LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LF 1139 / Decca LF.1139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1344LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Swing From Paris
- A2My Sweet
- A3Improvisation
- A4Sweet Georgia Brown
- B1Three Little Words
- B2Nocturne
- B3Daphne
- B4H.C.Q. Strut
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paris - Swing are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Paris - Swing are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was Paris - Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France, UK. One of them is Decca LF 1139.
How do I tell if my copy of Paris - Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LF 1139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRL1656-1B and C A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paris - Swing 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.