US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-539-D1#5Side A Runout
F2-539-D2#2Side B Runout
F1-539Side A Label
F2-539Side B Label
Ray Anthony & His OrchestraDixie Parade
Vinyl pressings
Dixie Parade
by Ray Anthony & His Orchestra · 1954
11 pressings9 countriesBig BandDixielandJazz
Dixie Parade 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 Dixie Parade
7 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 6 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-539
- Format
- EP, 7"
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-539-D1Side A Runout
F2-539-D1Side B Runout
F1-539Side A Label
F2-539Side B Label
Chile
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-539-D1#5Side A Runout
F2-539-D2#2Side B Runout
F1-539Side A Label
F2-539Side B Label
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
CAP F-1 539 X Manufactured in Germany P.-A.Runout side A
CAP F-2 539 X Manufactured in Germany P.-A.Runout side B
Norway
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
CAP F1-539 XSide A Runout
CAP F2-539 XSide B Runout
F1-539Side A Label
F2-539Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-539First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Chile | Capitol Records EAP 1-539First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-539First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-539First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-539 / Capitol Records EAP1-539First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-539First yearEP, 7" | EP, 7" |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-539First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records EAP-1-539 / Capitol Records EAP 1-5397", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-5397", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-5397", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-5397", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1The Darktown Strutters' Ball
- A2When The Saints Go Marching On In March
- B1Spaghetti Rag
- B2Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dixie Parade are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dixie Parade are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Dixie Parade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada, Chile and more. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-539.
How do I tell if my copy of Dixie Parade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-539) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-539-D1#5 and F2-539-D2#2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dixie Parade 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.
