Yugoslavia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 2304009PGP RTB LPV-4325
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2 Ⓟ 1965 G9 ◊Z1 00 635211 S1 43Runout A
2 Ⓟ 1965 ̷S̷ G9 ◊Z1 ̷0̷0̷3̷ ̷3̷5̷2̷1̷1̷ ̷S̷2̷ 00 635211 S2 43Runout B
Ella FitzgeraldThe Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1965
11 pressings6 countriesJazz
The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Yugoslavia | Verve Records 2304009 / PGP RTB LPV-4325First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Africa | Verve Records 2304 009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Spain | Verve Records 23 04 009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LPV 4325 / PGP RTB LP 4325LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Verve Records 2304009 / PGP RTB LPV - 4325LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Air Mail Special3:55
- A2The Lady Is A Tramp3:00
- A3April In Paris3:58
- A4Them There Eyes2:08
- A5Rough Ridin'2:50
- A6I'm Fallin' In Love2:31
- B1Hello Dolly2:15
- B2Duke's Place4:08
- B3Honeysuckle Rose2:39
- B4St. Louis Blues4:19
- B5Summertime4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Yugoslavia. One of them is Verve Records 2304009.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2304009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 Ⓟ 1965 G9 ◊Z1 00 635211 S1 43 and 2 Ⓟ 1965 ̷S̷ G9 ◊Z1 ̷0̷0̷3̷ ̷3̷5̷2̷1̷1̷ ̷S̷2̷ 00 635211 S2 43. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald Vol. 2 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.
