UK
January 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10681
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CA DRX 21139-1Stamped, Side A
CA DRX 19946-1Stamped, Side B
Winifred AtwellThe Poor People Of Paris / Piano Tuner's Boogie
Vinyl pressings
The Poor People Of Paris / Piano Tuner's Boogie
by Winifred Atwell · 1956
17 pressings7 countriesRagtimeEasy ListeningJazz
The Poor People Of Paris was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Poor People Of Paris
14 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
UK
January 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10681
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CA DRX 21339-1 RTA side runout
DRX-19946-1B side runout
DRX.21139A side label
DRX.19946B side label
UK
January 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10681
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
January 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10681
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CA DRX 21139-1 BH 5 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
DR19946-1 BKHRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
DRX 21139-1 1 RT HRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
DR19946-1 1H UG HRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
January 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10681
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CA DRX 21139-1 CA 12 1Stamped, Side A
CA DRX 19946-1 KG RT 3 1Stamped, Side B
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10681
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-21139-1C NHRunout Side A
DRF 19946-1DRunout Side B
DRX.21139Label Side A (Inverted)
DRX.19946Label Side B (Inverted)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Decca Y6783First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Decca D 18222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca F.10681First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | South Africa | Decca FM 6356First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca 45-F 10681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca 45-F10681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca 45-F10681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca F.10681First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca F.10681First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca F.10681First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca F.10681First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca 45-F 10681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca F.10681First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Decca F.10681First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | Decca F 138167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Decca POPE. 7041Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33947Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Poor People Of Paris
- BPiano Tuner's Boogie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Poor People Of Paris are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Poor People Of Paris are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1978.
When was The Poor People Of Paris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, New Zealand, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F.10681, released January 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of The Poor People Of Paris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10681, 45-F 10681, 45-F10681, Y6783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA DRX 21139-1 and CA DRX 19946-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Poor People Of Paris 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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