US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 909 SDCommand RS 909-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold - Laminated Cover - Beaded Edge
- Runout / matrix
RS-909 SDA-2 SS P13Side I, etched
RS-909 SDB-2 SS XxSide II, etched
Doc SeverinsenSwinging & Singing
Vinyl pressings
Swinging & Singing
by Doc Severinsen · 1967
11 pressings6 countriesBig BandBossa NovaEasy ListeningLatin Jazz
Swinging & Singing was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 & Singing
6 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Argentina
1967- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 909-SDCommand RS 909 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold - Laminated Cover - Beaded Edge
- Runout / matrix
RS-909 SDA-2 SS P13Side I, etched
RS-909 SDB-2 SS XxSide II, etched
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Command NDL-32,238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX22379Side 1
MX22380Side 2
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Sparton RS 909 SDCommand RS 909 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS 909 SDA-2 SS P13A Side Runout Etched
RS 909 SDB-2 SSB Side Runout Etched
RS 909 SD-AA Side Label
RS 909 SD-BB Side Label
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Sparton RS 33-909Command RS 33-909
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
33-Я0̷-RS-909A-155A Side
33-RS-909B-155B Side
Peru
1967- Label and catalog number
- Command RS-909-SD
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Argentina | Command RS 909-SD / Command RS 909 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Command NDL-32,238First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton RS 909 SD / Command RS 909 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton RS 33-909 / Command RS 33-909First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Peru | Command RS-909-SDFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Command RS 909 SD / Command RS 909-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Command RS 33-909 / Command MAS-91070LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | US | Command RS 909 SD / Command RS 909-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Command RS 909 SDLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Command RS 33-909 / ABC Records RS 909 SDLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Command 299 023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mas Que Nada2:18
- A2Love Theme From "Is Paris Burning" (From "Is Paris Burning")2:36
- A3It's Not Unusual2:56
- A4Un Poco Rio2:58
- A5Summer Wind3:40
- A6Don't Go Breakin' My Heart2:14
- B1Walk On By2:38
- B2So Nice = Summer Samba3:12
- B3Love2:56
- B4Bye Bye Blackbird2:47
- B5Goin' Out Of My Head3:05
- B6Guantanamera3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swinging & Singing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Swinging & Singing are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
When was Swinging & Singing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Command RS 909 SD.
How do I tell if my copy of Swinging & Singing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 909 SD, RS 909-SD, NDL-32,238, RS 33-909) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS-909 SDA-2 SS P13 and RS-909 SDB-2 SS Xx. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swinging & Singing 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.