US
February 26, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39212
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 45084 1ARunout side A
CO 45085 1FRunout side B
CO 45084Label side A
CO 45085Label side B
Rosemary ClooneyBeautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie
by Rosemary Clooney · 1951
11 pressings8 countriesRockabillyRockPop
Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie
6 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 5 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
February 26, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39212
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CO 45084Label side A
CO 45085Label side B
UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 2861
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 45084 1F ARunout side A
CO 45085 1F RRunout side B
CO 45084Label side A
CO 45085Label side B
Sweden
July 1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DS 1971
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 45084 1FRunout—side A
CO 45085 1FRunout—side B
CO 45084Label—side A
CO 45085Label—side B
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C-1735
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 45084 1FRunout side A
CO 45085 1FRunout side B
CO 45084Label side A
CO 45085Label side B
India
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 2861
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 45084 G 1FA side runout
CO 45085 G 1FB side runout
CO. 45084A side label
CO. 45085B side 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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Columbia C-1735First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | India | Columbia DB. 2861First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2861First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Columbia 39212First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Columbia 39212First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | Sweden | Columbia DS 1971First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Columbia DYC 130Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 2861Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia GN 1230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 3-39212LP, 7", Single | LP, 7", Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-392127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABeautiful Brown Eyes
- BShot Gun Boogie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, UK, Sweden, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 39212, released February 26, 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 39212, D.B. 2861, DS 1971, C-1735) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 45084 1A and CO 45085 1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beautiful Brown Eyes / Shot Gun Boogie 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.
