US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 882
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP38066-2CA side runout / variant 1
XLP38067-2BB side runout / variant 1
XLP38066-2C.A side runout / variant 2
XLP38067-2H. ☆B side runout / variant 2
Buck ClaytonAll The Cats Join In (A Buck Clayton Jam Session)
Vinyl pressings
All The Cats Join In (A Buck Clayton Jam Session)
by Buck Clayton · 1956
12 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
All The Cats Join In was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 All The Cats Join In
5 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 882
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7129
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 882
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP38066-2CA side runout stamped
XLP38067-2BB side runout stamped
x"Lp"38066A bottom label
x"Lp"38067B bottom label
Japan
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia RPL 5042
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Columbia CL 882First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Japan | Columbia RPL 5042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | Philips BBL 7129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 882First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 882First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP-50413LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | South Africa | Embassy EMB 30007(L)LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS CTR 20059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Spain | Columbia FSR-593 / CBS LSP 980081 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 07163 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 07163 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK & Europe | Philips B 07163 LLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1All The Cats Join In7:14
- A2Out Of Nowhere7:03
- A3Don't You Miss Your Baby6:30
- B1Lean Baby8:20
- B2Blue Lou10:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All The Cats Join In are there?
12 vinyl pressings of All The Cats Join In are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1956 and 1987.
When was All The Cats Join In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Columbia CL 882.
How do I tell if my copy of All The Cats Join In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 882, BBL 7129, RPL 5042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP38066-2C and XLP38067-2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is All The Cats Join In 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.