US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-10550-N2 2Side A
45-10552-N1Side B
Billy May And His OrchestraCocktails For Two
Vinyl pressings
Cocktails For Two
by Billy May And His Orchestra · 1953
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningBig BandSwingJazz
Cocktails For Two was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Cocktails For Two
5 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 3 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2364
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10550-N2 3Side A Stamped
10552-N1Side B Stamped
10550Side A Label
10552Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-10550-N2 2Side A
45-10552-N1Side B
Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CF 2364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2364
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10550Label side A
10552Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2364First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2364First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2364First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records 2364Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records 10-40.216Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2364Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2364Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 359Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACocktails For Two2:29
- BLittle Brown Jug2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cocktails For Two are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cocktails For Two are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Cocktails For Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records F2364.
How do I tell if my copy of Cocktails For Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2364, 2364, CF 2364) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-10550-N2 2 and 45-10552-N1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cocktails For Two 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.