US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1794
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-7950-D1 ⌂ 51 9Runout A, Stamped
45-7816-D1 ⌂ 51 9Runout B, Stamped
(45-7950) YLabel A
(45-7816) ZLabel B
Billy May And His OrchestraFat Man Boogie / My Silent Love
Vinyl pressings
Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love
by Billy May And His Orchestra · 1951
14 pressings7 countriesBig BandJazz
Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love
6 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1794
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7950-D2 [Anvil Symbol] 9 51 6SIde A Runout [Stamped]
7816-D2 [Anvil Symbol] 9 51 10Side B Runout [Stamped]
7950-D4 [Anvil Symbol]SIde A Runout [Stamped]
7816-D2 [Anvil Symbol] 9 51 3Side B Runout [Stamped]
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1794
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7950-YA Label
7816-ZB Label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1794
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7950-D3SIde A Runout [Stamped]
7816-D1 1 *Side B Runout [Stamped]
Germany
1951- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken Capitol C 80 203
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP 7950Side A runout, stamped
CAP 7816Side B runout, stamped
Manufactured In GermanySide A+B runout, stamped
7950 - YSide A label
Netherlands
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C, 80203
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7950-YSide A label
7816-ZSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 203First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Netherlands | Capitol Records C, 80203First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F1794First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1794First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1794First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1794First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records F 17947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP091Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol CL 80203Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 203Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol CF 17947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 203Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 1794Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 1794Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFat Man Boogie2:56
- BMy Silent Love3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records F1794.
How do I tell if my copy of Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F1794, 1794, C 80 203, C, 80203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-7950-D1 ⌂ 51 9 and 45-7816-D1 ⌂ 51 9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fat Man Boogie / My Silent Love 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.