Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAL-459
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-J3PP-4246-X U Manufactured in GermanySide A
LP-J3PP-4247-X U Manufactured in GermanySide B
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraAt The Cotton Club
Vinyl pressings
At The Cotton Club
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1958
12 pressings6 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
At The Cotton Club was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 At The Cotton Club
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | RCA Camden CAL-459First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL 459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | RCA Camden CAL-459 / RCA Italiana LCP-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | RCA Camden CDN-119LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | RCA Camden CAL-459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | RCA Camden CDN-119 / RCA Camden CAL-459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | RCA Camden CAL-459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | RCA Camden CDM 1060LP, Compilation, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA Camden CDN-119 / RCA Camden CAL-459LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Camden CDN-119 / RCA Camden CAL-459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Camden CAL-459 / RCA Camden CAL 459LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Cotton Club Stomp
- A2Jungle Nights In Harlem
- A3Saratoga Swing
- A4Stevedore Jump
- A5Haunted Nights
- A6Hot Feet
- B1Creole Rhapsody
- B2Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie
- B3Arabian Lover
- B4Ring Dem Bells
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Cotton Club are there?
12 vinyl pressings of At The Cotton Club are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1970.
When was At The Cotton Club first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany. One of them is RCA Camden CAL-459.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Cotton Club is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAL-459) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-J3PP-4246-X U Manufactured in Germany and LP-J3PP-4247-X U Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Cotton Club 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.
