Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 840 396 PY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C AA 840 396 1Y 2 670 112A-Side
C AA 840 396 2Y 2 670 116B-Side
The Dutch Swing College BandTribute To Louis Armstrong
Vinyl pressings
Tribute To Louis Armstrong
by The Dutch Swing College Band · 1966
14 pressings8 countriesDixielandSwingJazz
Tribute To Louis Armstrong was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Tribute To Louis Armstrong
3 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBL.7735
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BL 7735
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Netherlands | Philips 840 396 PYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Philips SBL.7735First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Philips BL 7735First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | South Africa | Philips PST 5053LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Mercury 9198065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Fontana 6870 513LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Contour 6870 513LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Fontana 6428.041LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Fontana 6428.041LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6410 019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 6428 041LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips PL 12710LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Contour 6870 513LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Contour 6870-513 / Contour 6870 513LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You're Driving Me Crazy
- A2Melancholy (Blues)
- A3Someday You'll Be Sorry
- A4Mack The Knife
- A5When It's Sleepy Time Down South
- A6Hello Dolly
- B1Cornet Chop Suey
- B2Blueberry Hill
- B3Potato Head Blues
- B4Two Deuces
- B5Mahogany Hall Blues Stomp
- B6Dipper Mouth Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribute To Louis Armstrong are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tribute To Louis Armstrong are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Tribute To Louis Armstrong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Netherlands, UK, US. One of them is Philips 840 396 PY.
How do I tell if my copy of Tribute To Louis Armstrong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 840 396 PY, SBL.7735, BL 7735) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C AA 840 396 1Y 2 670 112 and C AA 840 396 2Y 2 670 116. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tribute To Louis Armstrong 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.
