Glenn Miller – Star Dust 78 RPM – HMV B.D. 5612 – UK Shellac – Very Good Plus – Original His Master’s Voice

Star Dust by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra is an original UK 78 RPM shellac pressing released in 1953 on His Master’s Voice (HMV), catalogue number B.D. 5612.

Featuring the classic Hoagy Carmichael composition performed in fox-trot style, this recording represents the golden era of big band and swing music. Glenn Miller remains one of the most collected bandleaders of the pre-war and wartime dance band period, making original HMV 78 RPM pressings increasingly desirable among serious collectors.

This is an authentic maroon label His Master’s Voice UK pressing, made in England, complete with the iconic Nipper logo design.

Not a reissue.

Condition Details

Graded Very Good Plus.

The shellac disc shows light signs of age-related surface wear consistent with careful handling. There are:

• No cracks
• No chips
• No edge nicks
• No visible hairlines

The record remains structurally sound, which is especially important for fragile 78 RPM shellac discs.

Supplied in a generic brown sleeve.

Release Information

Artist: Glenn Miller And His Orchestra
Title: Star Dust
B-Side: Imagination
Label: His Master’s Voice (HMV)
Catalogue Number: B.D. 5612
Format: 10" Shellac Disc
Speed: 78 RPM
Country: United Kingdom
Made in England
Genre: Big Band / Swing / Fox-Trot
N Tax Code 1953 Repress

Why This Record Is Collectible

Glenn Miller remains one of the most sought-after big band leaders in the 78 RPM market. Original HMV UK pressings are especially popular with collectors focusing on:

• Pre-war shellac discs
• British HMV maroon label releases
• Big band and swing era recordings
• 1930s–1940s dance band archives
• Early 20th-century gramophone collectors

Well-preserved shellac copies without structural damage are increasingly harder to source due to the fragility of 78 RPM records.

Ideal For

78 RPM collectors
Big band enthusiasts
HMV label collectors
Vintage gramophone owners
Swing era music historians

FAQs

Is this an original pressing?
Yes, this is an original UK His Master’s Voice maroon label pressing.

Are there any cracks or chips?
No, there are no cracks, chips, edge nicks, or hairlines.

Is it a vinyl record?
No, this is a shellac 78 RPM disc.

Does it include the original sleeve?
It is supplied in a generic brown sleeve.

What condition is the record?
It is graded Very Good Plus.

Important Handling Note

78 RPM shellac records are fragile and require proper packing. This record will be securely packaged to protect against breakage during transit.