US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MLP 8042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Boots RandolphThe Fantastic Boots Randolph
Vinyl pressings
The Fantastic Boots Randolph
by Boots Randolph · 1966
16 pressings5 countriesJazz
The Fantastic Boots Randolph was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Fantastic Boots Randolph
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument SLP 18042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MLP 8042Monument MLP-8042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E4P 265 1C I A1A Side Stamped
E4P-266-1 I B1B Side Stamped
E4P-265A Side Label
E4P-266B Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MLP 8042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument SLP 18042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument SLP 18042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E4Y-267 HA side runout
E4Y-268 HB side runout
E4Y-267A side label
E4Y-268B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Horizon L15149First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Monument SLP 18042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Monument SLP-932117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Monument MLP 8042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Monument SLP 18042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Monument MLP 8042 / Monument MLP-8042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Monument MLP 8042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Monument SLP 18042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Monument SLP 18042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Monument SLP 18042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Monument SLP 18042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Monument SM 18042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Monument SMO 5021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Monument LMO 5021LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Monument MC6603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Monument ZX18042LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1These Boots Are Made For Walking2:41
- A2Windy And Warm2:08
- A3His Latest Flame2:00
- A4King Of The Road2:24
- A5Lost Sinner2:07
- A6Bordertown2:30
- B1Miss You2:10
- B2Baby Go To Sleep2:15
- B3Theme From A Dream2:14
- B4I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen2:29
- B5Honey In Your Heart2:12
- B6Gone2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fantastic Boots Randolph are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Fantastic Boots Randolph are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1976.
When was The Fantastic Boots Randolph first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Monument MLP 8042.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fantastic Boots Randolph is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP 8042, SLP 18042, L15149, SLP-932117) 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 The Fantastic Boots Randolph 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.
