US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-1117-S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Carmen McRaeBook Of Ballads
Vinyl pressings
Book Of Ballads
by Carmen McRae · 1959
12 pressings6 countriesVocalJazzPop
Book Of Ballads was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Book Of Ballads
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1117
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: K8-1117A-1 ARC
Side 2: K8-1117B-2 ARC
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-R-2185
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1117Kapp Records KL 1117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K8-1117A-1Side A runout etched
K8-1117B-2ASide B runout etched
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-1117-SKapp Records 1117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JO NY 21248-1ASide A runout etched
JO NY 2149-1ASide B runout etched
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1117 / Kapp Records KL 1117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Kapp Records K-1117-S / Kapp Records 1117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HA-R-2185First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HAR2185LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Kapp Records K-1117-SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Kapp Records KL-1117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Kapp Records KL-1117First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-3027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Kapp Records VIM-4505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Kapp Records MVJJ-30068 / Kapp Records KL 1117LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Kapp Records KLP-648LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | London Records ZAK 5554LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1By Myself
- A2The Thrill Is Gone
- A3How Long Has This Been Going On
- A4Do You Know Why?
- A5My Romance
- A6Isn't It Romantic?
- B1If Love Is Good To Me
- B2When I Fall In Love
- B3Please Be Kind
- B4He Was Too Good To Me
- B5Angel Eyes
- B6Something I Dreamed Last Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Book Of Ballads are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Book Of Ballads are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1995.
When was Book Of Ballads first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Kapp Records K-1117-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Book Of Ballads is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-1117-S, KL-1117, HA-R-2185) 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 Book Of Ballads 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.
