US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3565Contemporary Records M3565
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Barney KesselSome Like It Hot
Vinyl pressings
Some Like It Hot
by Barney Kessel · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesCool JazzJazz
Some Like It Hot was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Some Like It Hot
7 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S 7565Contemporary Records S7565
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STEREO LKS • 67 • D1
STEREO LKS 68 • D1
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records LAC 12206
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
December 17, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records LACA 15005Contemporary Records LACA-15005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL12•239 XLONX145Side A runout
LKL12•240 XLONX146Side B runout
LKL12-239 XLONX145Side A label
LKL12-240 XLONX146Side B label
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3565Jolly Hi-Fi Records M3565
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records LY 1005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side No.102 DLBT 25-3-1 23
Side No.2DLBT 26-1-3
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Italy | Contemporary Records M 3565 / Jolly Hi-Fi Records M3565First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | Contemporary Records LY 1005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | Contemporary Records SLY 1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 12206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records M 3565 / Contemporary Records M3565First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records S 7565 / Contemporary Records S7565First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Australia | Contemporary Records LACA 15005 / Contemporary Records LACA-15005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Contemporary Records GXC 3162 / Contemporary Records GXC-3162LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Contemporary Records LAX 3033 / Contemporary Records LAX-3033LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-168 / Contemporary Records C-7565LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S 7565 / Contemporary Records S7565LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S 7565 / Contemporary Records S7565LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Some Like It Hot4:20
- A2I Wanna Be Loved By You3:39
- A3Stairway To The Stars3:17
- A4Sweet Sue4:46
- A5Runnin' Wild3:20
- B1Sweet Georgia Brown3:41
- B2Down Among The Sheltering Palms4:05
- B3Sugar Blues3:26
- B4I'm Thru With Love3:14
- B5By The Beautiful Sea3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Like It Hot are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Some Like It Hot are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1984.
When was Some Like It Hot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Contemporary Records M 3565.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Like It Hot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 3565, S 7565, LAC 12206, LACA 15005) 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 Some Like It Hot 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.
