US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 567
- Format
- LP, Mono · Maroon/Gold Labels
- Runout / matrix
XLP-31573-1RSide A
XLP-31574-1RSide B
XLP31573-1ASide A
XLP 31574-1ASide B
Buck ClaytonHow Hi The Fi
Vinyl pressings
How Hi The Fi
by Buck Clayton · 1954
13 pressings10 countriesSwingJazz
How Hi The Fi was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 How Hi The Fi
4 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7040Philips B 07.032 L
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
x"Lp" 31573Side 1 center label
x"Lp" 31574Side 2 center label
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7040
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA070-32-1l-2Side 1 center label
AA070-32-2L-3Side 2 center label
Italy
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 07032 L
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Italy | Philips B 07032 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | UK | Philips BBL 7040 / Philips B 07.032 LFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | UK | Philips BBL 7040First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Columbia CL 567First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips B 07032 LLP | LP |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 567LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | Columbia CL 567LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Philips B 07.032 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain | Columbia FSR-1000 / CBS CBS 980086-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Columbia CL 567LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ-33LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 07032 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Pure Pleasure Records PPAN CL567 / Columbia CL 567LP, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1How Hi The Fi13:40
- A2Blue Moon14:00
- B1Sentimental Journey14:45
- B2Moten Swing13:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Hi The Fi are there?
13 vinyl pressings of How Hi The Fi are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1954 and 2017.
When was How Hi The Fi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Italy. One of them is Columbia CL 567.
How do I tell if my copy of How Hi The Fi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 567, BBL 7040, B 07032 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP-31573-1R and XLP-31574-1R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Hi The Fi 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.