France
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430 209RCA F 430.209
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
71EAVP 8248 1GRunout stamped A side
7E4VP 8249 1GRunout stamped B side
Fats WallerVol. 4
Vinyl pressings
Vol. 4
by Fats Waller · 1956
11 pressings1 countryDixielandSwingJazz
Vol. 4 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 Vol. 4
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | RCA 430 209 / RCA F 430.209First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 430 209LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | RCA 730.660LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | RCA 730.660LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | France | RCA 730.660LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | France | RCA Victor 730 660 / RCA Victor 730.660LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA 430 209 (Standard)LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | France | RCA 730.660LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | RCA 430 209LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | RCA 430.209 / RCA F 430.209LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | RCA 430 209 / RCA F 430.209LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Sue / Somebody Stole My Gal / Honeysuckle Rose
- A2The Moon Is Low / The Sheik Of Araby / Flat Blues
- A3Where Were You On The Night Of June 3rd ?/ Clothes Line Ballet / Don't Let It Bther You
- B1E - Flat Blues / Alligaror Crawl / Zonky
- B2Crazy 'Bout My Baby / The Spider And The Fly / After You'Ve Gone / Tea For Two
- B3You'Re The Top / Blue Turning Grey Over You / Russian Fantasy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 4 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Vol. 4 are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1973.
When was Vol. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is RCA 430 209.
How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 430 209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 71EAVP 8248 1G and 7E4VP 8249 1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vol. 4 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.