UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R. 4049
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 8519Label side A
K 8502Label side B
Earl Bostic And His OrchestraRemember / Cherry Bean
Vinyl pressings
Remember / Cherry Bean
by Earl Bostic And His Orchestra · 1955
10 pressings5 countriesJazzBlues
Remember / Cherry Bean was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Remember / Cherry Bean
8 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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
May 21, 1955- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4799
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K8502A label
K8519B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-4799
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-K8519Label A
45-K8502Label B
K-45-8519-1Deadwax A
K-45-8502-1Deadwax B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4799
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K8519Side A label
K8502Side B label
US
May 9, 1955- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-45-85I9-ISide A - runout
K-45-8502-ISide B - runout
45–K8519Side A - label
45–K8502Side B - label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4799
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K8519Side A Matrix
K8502Side B Matrix
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Quality K4335First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.17First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Parlophone R. 4049First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | King Records 45-4799First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | King Records 4799First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | King Records 4799First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | King Records 4799First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | King Records 4799First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 433510", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Parlophon KG 13025Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARemember
- BCherry Bean
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Remember / Cherry Bean are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Remember / Cherry Bean are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Remember / Cherry Bean first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Parlophone R. 4049.
How do I tell if my copy of Remember / Cherry Bean is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R. 4049, 4799, 45-4799, K4335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 8519 and K 8502. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Remember / Cherry Bean 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.
