Germany
February 25, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 422 005 PE
- Format
- 7", EP
Vinyl pressings
King Porter Stomp
by The Dutch Swing College Band · 1954
26 pressings9 countriesDixielandSwingJazz
King Porter Stomp 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 King Porter Stomp
8 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips KD 137
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 16004 · 1E KD 1 3 7 25. 2. 54 ERunout side A
AA 16004 · 2E KD 1 3 7 25. 2. 54 CRunout Side B
AA 16 004.1Label side A
AA 16 004.2Label side B
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 422 005 PEPhilips 422005 PE
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 16004. 1E-422 005. 1E KD 137-422005 PE 25. 2. 54 F Made in GermanySide A
AA 16004. 2E-422 005. 2E KD 137-422005 PE 25. 2. 54 C Made in GermanySide B
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 422 005 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · light blue labels
- Runout / matrix
AA16004 ∙ 1E - AA 422 005 ∙ 1E Made in Germany 4 2 2 0 0 5 PE 25.2.54 PRunout side A, different stampers
AA16004 ∙ 2E - AA 422 005 ∙ 2E Made in Germany 4 2 2 0 0 5 PE 25.2.54 RRunout side B, different stampers
AA 422 005.1 ELabel, side A
AA 422 005.2 ELabel, side B
Denmark
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 422 000 PE
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 422000 1E-2A side
AA 422000 2E-1B side
Italy
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 422 000 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 422 000.1ELabel side A
AA 422 000.2ELabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Denmark | Philips 422 000 PEFirst year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips KD 137First year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips 422 005 PE / Philips 422005 PEFirst year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips 422 005 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Italy | Philips 422 000 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Philips 422 000 PEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Norway | Philips 422 000 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips 422 005 PEFirst year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | France | Philips 422.000 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | France | Philips 422.000 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips 422 000 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips 422 000 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Philips BBE.12019 / Philips 422 000 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Philips BBE 12019 / Philips BBE. 120197", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1957 | Germany | Philips 422 005 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Philips 422 005 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips 4220057", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | Philips 422 000 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 422 005 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 422 005 PE7", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 422 000 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 422 000 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips 422 005 PE7", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1King Porter Stomp
- A2Dutch Swing College Blues
- B1Original Dixieland One-Step
- B2Absent Minded Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Porter Stomp are there?
26 vinyl pressings of King Porter Stomp are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was King Porter Stomp first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 422 005 PE, released February 25, 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of King Porter Stomp is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 422 005 PE, KD 137, 422 000 PE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Porter Stomp 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.
