US
June 1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39428
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 45814 1AA side runout
CO 45815 1AB side runout
CO 45814A side label
CO 45815B side label
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraFancy Dan / The Hawk Talks
Vinyl pressings
Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1951
12 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks
4 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39428
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(Label A) ZSP 7185 1A
(Label B) ZSP 7186 1B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39428
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CO45814Side A
CO45815Side B
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C-1792
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO45814Side A
CO45815Side B
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Columbia C-1792First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Columbia 39428First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | US | Columbia 4-39428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Columbia 39428First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | France | Columbia BF 434Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DD 560Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | Columbia DYC 131Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5147Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5147Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 839Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.C. 573Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.C. 573Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFancy Dan2:50
- BThe Hawk Talks2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1951 and 1952.
When was Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia 39428, released June 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 39428, 4-39428, C-1792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 45814 1A and CO 45815 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fancy Dan / The Hawk Talks 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.
