US
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1874
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9276A side label
9277B side label
9276-D4 [Anvil symbol] 11-51 8A side
9277-D2 [Anvil symbol] 12-51 7B side
Stan Kenton And His OrchestraBlues In Burlesque
Vinyl pressings
Blues In Burlesque
by Stan Kenton And His Orchestra · 1951
11 pressings5 countriesJazzBlues
Blues In Burlesque 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 Blues In Burlesque
6 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 3 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
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1874
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9276A side label
9277B side label
9276-D1 1 ☆ 4A side
9277-D3 1 ☆ 4B side
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1874
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1874
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo
Germany
September 20, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C 80 266
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP9276-IX Manufactured in GermanyA-Side stamped
CAP9277X-I Manufactured in GermanyB-Side stamped
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-869
- 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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Capitol Records C-869First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F1874First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1874First year10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | Germany | Capitol Records C 80 266First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1874First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1874First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | France | Telefunken Capitol 424Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records F 80 2667", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13650Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13650Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records Cl.13650Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlues In Burlesque2:19
- BBlues In Burlesque2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues In Burlesque are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blues In Burlesque are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1951 and 1952.
When was Blues In Burlesque first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Germany, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records 1874, released December 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues In Burlesque is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1874, F1874, C 80 266, C-869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9276 and 9277. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues In Burlesque 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.
