US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Olympic Records 7119Olympic Records OL-7119
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
OL-7119-AIS
Ella FitzgeraldElla Sings, Chick Swings
Vinyl pressings
Ella Sings, Chick Swings
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1974
12 pressings6 countriesVocalBig BandJazzPop
Ella Sings, Chick Swings was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ella Sings, Chick Swings
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB 3431
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EMB 3431 A 2◇XRunout side A
EMB 3431 B 2◇XRunout side 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Ember Records EMB 3431First yearLP, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Olympic Records 7119 / Olympic Records OL-7119First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | France | Ember Records EMB 3431LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Ember Records EMB 3431LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Olympic Records 7119 / Olympic Records OL-7119 (E)LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | Spain | Discophon (S) 4366LP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Olympic Records 7119 / Olympic Records OL-7119 (E)LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | Astan 20077LP | LP |
| 1984 | UK | Astan 20077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Astan 20077 / Tobacco Road B/2643LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Switzerland | Astan 20077LP | LP |
| ? | US | Olympic Records 7119 / Olympic Records OL-7119 (E)LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Johnny4:00
- A2Blue Lou3:00
- A3Diga Diga Doo2:30
- A4I Want The Waiter With The Water3:05
- A5Limehouse Blues3:42
- B1'Tain't What You Do2:51
- B2Traffic Jam2:30
- B3I'm Confessin' That I Love You3:57
- B4Breakin' Down4:18
- B5Swing Out (Closing Theme)2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ella Sings, Chick Swings are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ella Sings, Chick Swings are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was Ella Sings, Chick Swings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK. One of them is Olympic Records 7119.
How do I tell if my copy of Ella Sings, Chick Swings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7119, EMB 3431) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OL-7119-AIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ella Sings, Chick Swings 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.
