US
November 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28384
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W83055T5AAA side variant 1
W83054T41AB side variant 1
W83055T72AA side variant 2
W83054T87AB side variant 2
Vinyl pressings
The Glow-Worm / After All
by The Mills Brothers · 1952
21 pressings10 countriesVocalRhythm & BluesBig BandJazz
The Glow-Worm / After All was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 The Glow-Worm / After All
12 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 7 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
November 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-28384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 83055 60Side A, stamped, variant 1
45 83054 20 3Side B, stamped, variant 1
45-83055A 11Side A, stamped, variant 2
45-83054A 10Side B, stamped, variant 2
US
November 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28384
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W83055T52A ②A side stamped
W83054T8A ②B side stamped
83055A side label
83054 ◈B side label
US
November 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-28384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 - 83055 A11Side A runout, stamped
45 83054 4 3Side B runout, stamped
(45-83055)Side A label
(45-83054)◈Side B label
US
November 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28384
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
Belgium
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 60.801
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W83054T52A ②Side A
WL83055A14②Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Belgium | Decca 60.801First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 9-28384First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 28384First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Denmark | Decca BM 05007First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82692First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Decca M 33495First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | New Zealand | Decca Y6423First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 28384First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-28384First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 28384First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-28384First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 28384First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | Australia | Decca Y6423Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca 283847", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1960 | US | Decca 283847", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.801Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82692Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05007Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05007Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 05007Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05007Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Glow-Worm
- BAfter All3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Glow-Worm / After All are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Glow-Worm / After All are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1952 and 1960.
When was The Glow-Worm / After All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Belgium, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca 28384, released November 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of The Glow-Worm / After All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28384, 9-28384, 60.801, BM 05007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W83055T5AA and W83054T41A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Glow-Worm / After All 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.
