US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9496
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
F9496ASide A
F9496BSide B
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Charlie ByrdTop Hat
Vinyl pressings
Top Hat
by Charlie Byrd · 1975
11 pressings6 countriesBossa NovaContemporary JazzJazz
Top Hat was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Top Hat
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9496
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Eyes With EyebrowsEtched
F9496ASide 1
F9496BSide 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9496
- Format
- LP
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9496
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F9496 A-1 S 2 SX PA-side etched
F9496 B-1 S 2 SX PB-side etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9496Fantasy F-9496-DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F9496A 1 [eyes with eyebrows] I ΛIRunout A
F9496B [eyes with eyebrows] 1 I ΛIRunout B
(F-9496-A)Label A
(F-9496-B)Label B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy L 35784Fantasy L-35784
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6 SMX48505 .2ASide A runout, etched
1 SMX48506 .2ASide B runout, etched
SMX-48505Side A label
SMX-48506Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Fantasy L 35784 / Fantasy L-35784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Fantasy 5984First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Fantasy L 35784 / Fantasy F 9496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Philippines | Fantasy FA-2215First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Fantasy FAC 9496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9496First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9496First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9496First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Fantasy F-9496 / Fantasy F-9496-DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy F-9496LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Some Time Ago5:37
- A2Lonely Town5:06
- A3Blame It On My Youth4:25
- A4Top Hat, White Tie And Tails4:13
- B1Agua De Beber5:25
- B2Feel Like Making Love4:47
- B3I See Your Face Before Me4:53
- B4Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Top Hat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Top Hat are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Top Hat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Australia, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9496.
How do I tell if my copy of Top Hat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9496, L 35784, 5984, FA-2215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F9496A and F9496B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Top Hat 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.
