US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1137A
RPKM-1057B
Al HirtCotton Candy
Vinyl pressings
Cotton Candy
by Al Hirt · 1964
21 pressings9 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
12 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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 47-8346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1137A
RPKM-1057B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1137--3S A2 ISide A Runout Stamped
RPKM-1057--3S I A2Side B Runout Stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RPKM--1137--1S A1 RXA-Side Runout Etching
RPKM--1057--2S RB-Side Runout Etching
RPKM-1137A-Side Label
RPKM-1057B-Side Label
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1137A
RPKM-1057B
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1137A
RPKM-1057B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Victor SS-1463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1397First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor 447-07277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor 447-07277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 47-83467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-83467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor FTA-3407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-07277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-07277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 47-83467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 47-83467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACotton Candy2:11
- BWalkin'2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cotton Candy are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Cotton Candy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1969.
When was Cotton Candy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8346.
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 47-8346, RCA 1397, 47g 1030, SS-1463) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPKM-1137 and RPKM-1057. 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.
