US
February 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29015
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
W85532T5A 3Runout, side A, stamped
W85566T4ARunout, side B, stamped
85532Label side A
85566Label side B
The Universal-International OrchestraLittle Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls
Vinyl pressings
Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls
by The Universal-International Orchestra · 1954
10 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackBig BandSwingJazz
Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls 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 Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls
3 pressings came out in 1954, 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
February 1954- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05254
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
85532Label Side A
85566Label Side B
Brazil
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca X-289.509
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
85566A
85532B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Brazil | Decca X-289.509First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05254First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29015First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.938Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.938Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Omega 60.938Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1847Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Decca DS-1617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 05254Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-290157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALittle Brown Jug
- BA String Of Pearls
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Brazil. One of them is Decca 29015, released February 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 29015, 05254, X-289.509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W85532T5A 3 and W85566T4A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Brown Jug / A String Of Pearls 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.
