US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-148
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-11921-DA Side Run-Out Etched
C-11922-FB Side Run-Out Etched
C-11921-D AT WA Side Run-Out Etched Variation
C-11922-E AT WB Side Run-Out Etched Variation
Vinyl pressings
Alley Cat
by Bent Fabric · 1962
35 pressings7 countriesRagtimeHonky TonkEasy ListeningJazz
Alley Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Alley Cat
20 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-148
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-62451-DA Side Run-Out Etched
ST-C-62452-BB Side Run-Out Etched
ST-C-62451-C 1 AT 0A Side Run-Out Etched - Variation
ST-C-62452-A 1 ATB Side Run-Out Etched - Variation
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-148ATCO Records AT 33-148
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-11921-1SA Side Run-Out Etched
C-11922-1SB Side Run-Out Etched
C11921A Side Center Label
C11922B Side Center Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-148ATCO Records SD 33-148
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-62451-CEtched, Side A
ST-C-62452-CEtched, Side B
STC-62451Center Label, Side A
STC-62452Center Label, Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-148
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-11921-C AXRunout side A, etched
C-11922-D ↑ ATRunout side B, etched
C-11921-C AT stamped 3 1 [block-shaped "S"] WA Side Run-Out Etched Variation
C-11922-H AT stamped 2 [block-shaped "S"] WB Side Run-Out Etched Variation
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-148ATCO Records SD 33-148
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STC - 62451 - 1S ISide A runout
STC - 62452 - 1S ISide B runout
STC-62451Side A label
STC-62452Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia 330SX 7683First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia OEX 9368First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-148 (D)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-148 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Denmark | Metronome MLP 15109First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Columbia 33 MSX 7683First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 33-148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 33-148 / ATCO Records AT 33-148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capri CA 64-HLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia OEX 9368 / Columbia 33-OEX.9368LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Columbia OEX 9368 / Columbia 33-OEX. 9368LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-148 / ATCO Records SD 33-148 (D)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-148 (D)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Alley Cat2:24
- A2Across The Alley From The Alamo2:11
- A3You Made Me Love You3:03
- A4Trudie1:56
- A5Markin' Time1:38
- A6In The Arms Of My Love2:28
- B1Delilah2:15
- B2Catsanova Walk1:58
- B3Symphony2:19
- B4Early Morning In Copenhagen2:22
- B5Comme Ci, Comma Ca2:06
- B6Baby Won't You Please Come Home2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alley Cat are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Alley Cat are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1972.
When was Alley Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is ATCO Records 33-148.
How do I tell if my copy of Alley Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33-148, SD 33-148, 330SX 7683, OEX 9368) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-11921-D and C-11922-F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alley Cat 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.
