UK
February 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10476
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.19947Label, side A
DR.19952Label, side B
Winifred AtwellBig Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag
Vinyl pressings
Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag
by Winifred Atwell · 1955
10 pressings6 countriesPop
Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag
4 pressings came out in 1955, 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 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF.19947Side A label
DRF.19952Side B label
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6692
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR19947Label, Side A
DR19952Label, Side B
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca M 33863
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.19947Label, Side A
DR.19952Label, Side B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Decca Y6692First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Decca M 33863First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.10476First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Decca 45-F 10476First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 22.459Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca 45-Y.66927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca Y.6692Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | London Records 15577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | London Records 45-15577", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | London Records 45-15577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABig Ben Boogie
- BWinnie's Waltzing Rag
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Decca F.10476, released February 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10476, 45-F 10476, Y6692, M 33863) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.19947 and DR.19952. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Ben Boogie / Winnie's Waltzing Rag 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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