US
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2699
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11948-D2 1 ✩Runout side A, stamped
11958-D1 1 ✩Runout side B, stamped
11948Label side A
11958Label side B
Ray Anthony & His OrchestraTuxedo Junction / In The Mood
Vinyl pressings
Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood
by Ray Anthony & His Orchestra · 1954
11 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazzPopStage & Screen
Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood 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 Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood
4 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
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2699
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11948=N42Runout side A, stamped
11958=N1Runout side B, stamped
11948Label side A
11958Label side B
US
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45=11948=N3runout stamped side A
45=11958=N4runout stamped side B
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14109
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records CL.14109First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2699First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2699First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2699First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2699Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records F-26997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 26997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records C 2699Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 127 / Capitol Records 2699Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2699Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 269910", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATuxedo Junction
- BIn The Mood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK. One of them is Capitol Records 2699, released January 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2699, CL.14109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11948-D2 1 ✩ and 11958-D1 1 ✩. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tuxedo Junction / In The Mood 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.
