US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 829
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310 829 PP2137 ALSHIRESide A runout
2310 829 PP2138 ALSHIRESide B runout
Ella FitzgeraldFine And Mellow
Vinyl pressings
Fine And Mellow
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesVocalJazz
Fine And Mellow was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Fine And Mellow
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 829
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 829
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 829
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 829
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310 829 S 1 320 1 CSide 1, stamped
2310 829 S 2 320 1 ASide 2, stamped
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 829
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310 829 /A etSide 1, stamped
2310 829 /B etSide 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310 829First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Pablo Records 2310 829First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 829First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 829First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Pablo Records MTF 1113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 829First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Pablo Records 2310 829First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Pablo Records 2310 829 / Pablo Records 2310.829LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Pablo Records FANT 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Pablo Records 2310 829LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Analogue Productions AAPJ 829 / Pablo Records 2310 829LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 190 / Pablo Records 2310 829LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 2310 829 / Pablo Records 2310 82912", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Fine And Mellow6:05
- A2I'm Just A Lucky So And So6:35
- A3(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance With You5:01
- A4Rockin' In Rhythm6:00
- B1I'm In The Mood For Love3:15
- B2'Round Midnight4:37
- B3I Can't Give Anything But Love4:10
- B4The Man I Love6:45
- B5Polka Dots And Moonbeams5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fine And Mellow are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Fine And Mellow are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 2026.
When was Fine And Mellow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310 829, released March 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Fine And Mellow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 829, MTF 1113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310 829 PP2137 ALSHIRE and 2310 829 PP2138 ALSHIRE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fine And Mellow 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.
