US
1941- Label and catalog number
- Decca 3598
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA2326A 0A side runout stamped
DLA2325A 0B side runout stamped
DLA 2326A side label
DLA 2325B side label
The Andrews SistersBoogie Woogie Bugle Boy / Bounce Me Brother With A Solid Four
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy / Bounce Me Brother With A Solid Four
by The Andrews Sisters · 1941
13 pressings5 countriesVocalBig BandJazzPop
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
6 pressings came out in 1941, the album's first year, in 4 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
1941- Label and catalog number
- Decca 3598
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA2326A 0A side stamped
DLA2325A 0B side stamped
DLA 2326A side label
DLA 2325B side label
US
1941- Label and catalog number
- Decca 3598
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA2326AA side stamped
DLA2325AB side stamped
DLA 2326A side label
DLA 2325B side label
UK
1941- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 03147
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XYZDLA2325 B TStamped Runout, Side A
XYZDLA2326 BC TStamped Runout, Side B
DLA.2325Label, Side A
DLA.2326Label, Side B
Australia
1941- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y5591
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA2325A MD4345Side A runout
DLA2326A MD4346Side B runout
DLA2325Side A label
DLA2326Side B label
Canada
1941- Label and catalog number
- Decca 3598
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3598AA side runout stamped
3598BB side runout stamped
DLA 2326 AA side label
DLA 2325 AB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Australia | Decca Y5591First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | Canada | Decca 3598First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | UK | Brunswick 03147First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Decca 3598First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Decca 3598First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Decca 3598First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Revival Records REV 60187", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Brunswick 505.288Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 93887", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03147Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 93887", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03147Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 93887", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABoogie Woogie Bugle Boy
- BBounce Me Brother With A Solid Four
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1941 and 1982.
When was Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Decca 3598.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3598, 03147, Y5591) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLA2326A 0 and DLA2325A 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 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.
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