US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Trans-World twlp-208
- Format
- LP, Album
Eddie BertLike Cool
Vinyl pressings
Like Cool
by Eddie Bert · 1955
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
Like Cool 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 Like Cool
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Trans-World twlp-208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Australia | W & G WG-BJM-437LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-5200LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | Trans-World P-5200LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-5200LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Alshire S-5364LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | US | Alshire S-5364LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR-540LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Trans-World TWLP-208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Somerset P-5200LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Through With Love
- A2Blue Beetle ... Original
- A3In A Meditating Mood
- A4Father Time
- B1Cool School Days
- B2Pennies From Heaven
- B3Home Cookin'
- B4Speedster
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like Cool are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Like Cool are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1986.
When was Like Cool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Trans-World twlp-208.
How do I tell if my copy of Like Cool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use twlp-208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like Cool 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.