US
1956- Label and catalog number
- King Records 395-500King Records 500
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-12-1-X6side A runout etched
K-12-2-X1side B runout etched
Earl BosticThe Best Of Bostic
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Bostic
by Earl Bostic · 1956
10 pressings3 countriesBopJazz
The Best Of Bostic was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Best Of Bostic
4 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- King Records 500
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-12-1-X2Runout A, etched
K-12-2-X1Runout B, etched
K12-1Label A
K12-2Label B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- King Records 500
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-12-2-X1Side A Runout
K-12-1-X2Side B Runout
KLP-12-1Side A Label
KLP-12-2Side B Label
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Regency 395-500
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Regency 395-500First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | King Records 395-500 / King Records 500First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1956 | US | King Records 500First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1956 | US | King Records 500First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | King Records 500LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | King Records 500LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | King Records 500LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Sing 500LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | King Records 500 / Regency 395-500LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | King Records 500LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Flamingo
- A2Always
- A3Deep Purple
- A4Smoke Rings
- A5What No Pearls
- A6Jungle Drums
- B1Serenade
- B2I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- B3Seven Steps
- B4I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
- B5Don't You Do It
- B6Steamwhistle Jump
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Bostic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Bostic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1988.
When was The Best Of Bostic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is King Records 395-500.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Bostic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 395-500, 500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-1-X6 and K-12-2-X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Bostic 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.