US
July 1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27678
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL6318A12- 6A side stamped
WL6319A7 6B side stamped
L 6318A side label
L 6319 ★B side label
Bing CrosbyIn The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening
Vinyl pressings
In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening
by Bing Crosby · 1951
13 pressings9 countriesVocalPopStage & Screen
In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening 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 In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening
9 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27678
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27678
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L 6318A label
L 6319★B label
Australia
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L6318Side A Label / Runout
L6319Side B Label / Runout
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27678
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27678A WL 6318Side A
27678B WL 6317Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Australia | Decca Y6332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | Decca 27678First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | Decca 9-27678First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | Denmark | Decca BM 04760First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Netherlands | Decca M 33295First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27678First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27678First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27678First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27678First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Decca BM 4760Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 82581Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1667Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04760Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIn The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening3:19
- BMisto Cristofo Columbo3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening are there?
13 vinyl pressings of In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca 27678, released July 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27678, 9-27678, Y6332, BM 04760) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WL6318A12- 6 and WL6319A7 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening 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.
