US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CST 224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Coleman HawkinsThe Hawk Swings
Vinyl pressings
The Hawk Swings
by Coleman Hawkins · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
The Hawk Swings was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Hawk Swings
7 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5207Crown Records 5207
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CLP 5207-1-RE-1 XRunout, Side A, Etched
CLP 5207-2-RE1XRunout, Side B, Etched
(CLP 5207-1)Label, Side A
(CLP 5207-1)Label, Side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CST 224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Vinyl
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5207Crown Records 5207
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CLP 5207-2-RE1XSide B, Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CST 224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CST-224-1Side A etched
CST-224-2Side B etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5207Crown Records 5207
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CST 224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CLP 5207 / Crown Records 5207First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CST 224First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CLP 5207 / Crown Records 5207First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CST 224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CLP 5207 / Crown Records 5207First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | United/Superior CLP 5207 / Crown Records 5207First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Eros ERLS 50044LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Eros ERL 50044 / Eros ERL.50044LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Eros ERL.50044LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR - 1001LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Doxy DOX882LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Crown Records CLP 5207 / Crown Records 5207LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Cloudy
- A2Almost Dawn
- B1Stake Out
- B2Cross Town
- B3Shadows
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hawk Swings are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Hawk Swings are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 2013.
When was The Hawk Swings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Crown Records CST 224.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hawk Swings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CST 224, CLP 5207) 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 The Hawk Swings 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.
