US
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TLP-A 2917RCA Victor TLP-B 2917
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Cotton Candy
by Al Hirt · 1964
24 pressings10 countriesDixielandJazz
Cotton Candy was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Cotton Candy
21 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 8 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2917
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-1831--7S A2Side A runout
RPRS-1832--6S A2Side B runout
RPRS-1831Side A label
RPRS-1832Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2917RCA Victor LPM 2917
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-1829- -5SRunout A-side / variant 1
RPRM-1830- -1SRunout B-side / variant 1
RPRM-1829- -7SRunout A-side / variant 2
RPRM-1830- -6SRunout B-side / variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2917RCA Victor LPM2917
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-1829- -3SA-Side: Runout, Stamped
RPRM-1830- -5SB-Side: Runout, Stamped
RPRM-1829A-Side: Label Matrix
RPRM-1830B-Side: Label Matrix
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2917RCA Victor LSP 2917
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS--1831-10S I B1Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
-RPRS-1832--2S I B1Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
RPRS--1831-2S I B1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
-RPRS-1832--2S I B1Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2917RCA Victor LPM2917
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-1829--2S HSide A Runout, stamped
RPRM-1830--2S HSide B Runout, stamped
RPRM-1829A-Side: Label Matrix
RPRM-1830B-Side: Label Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM-2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2917First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2917 / RCA Victor LPM2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2917 / RCA Victor LSP 2917First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP-2917First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Mexico | RCA Victor LPM-2917 / RCA Victor LPM2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LPM-2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Peru | RCA Victor LSP-2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2917First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2917 / RCA Victor LPM 2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2917 / RCA Victor LPM2917First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2917 / RCA Victor LSP 2917First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM-2917LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,882 / RCA Victor LPM2917LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor LSP-2917LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cotton Candy2:11
- A2Hello, Dolly!2:12
- A3Django's Castle2:17
- A4Moo Moo2:00
- A5Last Date2:40
- A6Big Man2:00
- B1Walkin'2:17
- B2Too Late = Trop Tard2:26
- B3Rumpus1:54
- B4Melissa2:38
- B5Walkin' With Mr. Lee2:25
- B612th Street Rag2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cotton Candy are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Cotton Candy are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Cotton Candy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor TLP-A 2917, released August 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Cotton Candy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TLP-A 2917, LSP-2917, LPM-2917) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cotton Candy 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.
