US
1965- Label and catalog number
- TCF TCF-8002Fox Family TCF-8002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TCF-8002-A BP A11 Z̶T̶S̶F̶ TSide A runout
TCF-8002-B BP A1 T oSide B runout
TCF 8002-ASide A label
TCF 8002-BSide B label
Albert CollinsThe Cool Sound Of Albert Collins
Vinyl pressings
The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins
by Albert Collins · 1965
12 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesTexas BluesFunk / SoulBlues
The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Cool Sound Of Albert Collins
2 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- TCF TCF-8002Fox Family TCF-8002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TCF 8002-AA-Side
TCF 8002-BB-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | TCF TCF-8002 / Fox Family TCF-8002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | TCF TCF-8002 / Fox Family TCF-8002First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Blue Thumb Records BTS 8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 8808LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 8LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Blue Thumb Records BT 10017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Brylen Records BN 4520LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Crosscut Records CCR 1011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Friday Music FRM-8002 / Universal Music Special Markets B0018975-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Frosty2:51
- A2Hot N' Cold3:00
- A3Frost Bite2:04
- A4Tremble2:28
- A5Thaw-Out2:36
- A6Dyin' Flu3:12
- B1Don't Lose Your Cool2:10
- B2Backstroke2:43
- B3Kool Aide2:41
- B4Shiver N' Shake2:06
- B5Icy Blue2:47
- B6Sno-Cone II2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2013.
When was The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is TCF TCF-8002.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TCF-8002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TCF-8002-A BP A11 Z̶T̶S̶F̶ T and TCF-8002-B BP A1 T o. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins 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.
