US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1183RCA Victor LPM 1183
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 PP7449 2SSide A Runout etched
F2 PP7450 2SSide B Runout etched
Vinyl pressings
That Bad Eartha
by Eartha Kitt · 1956
29 pressings12 countriesCalypsoVocalEasy ListeningJazz
That Bad Eartha 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 That Bad Eartha
7 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1183RCA Victor LPM 1183
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 PP7449 5S 1Side A Runout etched
F2 PP7450 6S 1Side B Runout etched
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1183RCA Victor LPM 1183
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 PP7449-5S I ʌ 1Side A Runout, variant 1
F2 PP7450-4S ISide B Runout, variant 1
F2 PP7449-2S I 37Side A Runout, variant 2
F2 PP7450-2S I 63Side B Runout, variant 2
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA RD-27067RCA Victor RD.27067
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F2PP-7449-IB 31 CASide A runout, stamped
F2PP-7450-IB 21 CASide B runout, stamped
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1183RCA Victor LPM 1183
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 PP7449-3SRunout Side A, stamped
F2 PP7450-3SRunout Side B, stamped
Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1183RCA Victor LPM 1183
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-F2-PP-7449-X Manufactured in GermanySide A Runout stamped
LP-F2-PP-7450-X Manufactured in GermanySide B Runout stamped
Li.-Su.Both sides Runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | South Africa | RCA 31.101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | RCA RD-27067 / RCA Victor RD.27067First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Philippines | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Colombia | RCA Victor LPVC - 54LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27067 / RCA RD.27067LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27067 / RCA RD.27067LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27067 / RCA RD.27067LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL-1430LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | RCA LPM 1183LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | RCA Victor NL-43118LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA NL 89439LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Denmark | All Round Trading PD 30032LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1986 | Denmark | All Round Trading PD 30032LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Japan | RCA BVJJ-34021 / BMG BVJJ-34021LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2004 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / Speakers Corner Records LPM 1183LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2004 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / Speakers Corner Records LPM 1183LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | RCA NL 89439LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | RCA 38-387LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor RD-27067 / RCA Victor RD.27067LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor RD-27067 / RCA Victor RD 27067LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-1183 / RCA Victor LPM 1183LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Want To Be Evil
- A2C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)
- A3Angelitos Negros
- A4Avril Au Portugal (The Whispering Serenade)
- A5Let's Do It
- A6My Heart Belongs To Daddy
- B1Uska Dara
- B2African Lullaby
- B3Mountain High, Valley Low
- B4Lilac Wine (Dance Me A Song)
- B5Under The Bridges Of Paris
- B6Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That Bad Eartha are there?
29 vinyl pressings of That Bad Eartha are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1956 and 2004.
When was That Bad Eartha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-1183.
How do I tell if my copy of That Bad Eartha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-1183, RD-27067, 31.101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F2 PP7449 2S and F2 PP7450 2S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That Bad Eartha 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.
