US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRE-66011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Coleman HawkinsSwinging Sounds Of The 40's
Vinyl pressings
Swinging Sounds Of The 40's
by Coleman Hawkins · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Swinging Sounds Of The 40's was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Swinging Sounds Of The 40's
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MGE-26011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 26011A E 2 RRRunout, side A
MG 26011B E 1 RRRunout, side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- EmArcy SRE-66011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 66011-A-E 1 RR ASide A Runout
SR 66011-B-E 1 RR BSide B Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRE-66011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MGE-26011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Mercury SRE-66011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SRE-66011First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MGE-26011First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MGE-26011First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | EmArcy SRE-66011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Italy | Fontana 6430 096LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 487LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 487LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6336 325LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | TRIP TLP-5515LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Only Have Eyes For You3:10
- A2'S Wonderful2:40
- A3I'm In The Mood For Love3:14
- A4Bean At The Met3:00
- A5Thru For The Night3:02
- A6I'm Yours3:29
- B1Under A Blanket Of Blue3:10
- B2Beyond The Blue Horizon3:00
- B3A Shanty In Old Shanty Town2:58
- B4My Man3:15
- B5El Salon De Gutbucket2:59
- B6Embraceable You3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swinging Sounds Of The 40's are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swinging Sounds Of The 40's are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Swinging Sounds Of The 40's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Mercury SRE-66011.
How do I tell if my copy of Swinging Sounds Of The 40's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRE-66011, MGE-26011) 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 Swinging Sounds Of The 40's 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.
