US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E194
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
E194 S1 CSide A runout, variant 1
E194 S2 ASide B runout, variant 1
E194 S1 ASide A runout, variant 2
E194 S2 ASide B runout, variant 2
Jimmy McPartlandHot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz)
Vinyl pressings
Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz)
by Jimmy McPartland · 1953
11 pressings8 countriesDixielandCool JazzJazz
Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz) was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz)
4 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 3 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
June 1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M-G-M D 115MGM Records MGM-D-115
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono · N
- Runout / matrix
OXMG 28-1N G 1Side A runout
OXMG 29-1N G 1Side B runout
OX-MG-28Side A label
OX-MG-29Side B label
UK
June 1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-D-115MGM Records M-G-M D 115
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
South Africa
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-JD-115
- Format
- LP, 10"
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | South Africa | MGM Records MGM-JD-115First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records E194First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | UK | MGM Records M-G-M D 115 / MGM Records MGM-D-115First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | MGM Records MGM-D-115 / MGM Records M-G-M D 115First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | MGM Records F1 MGM 107LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | MGM Records X1947", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | MGM Records LEM 14321LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Brazil | MGM Records LES-26.072 / MGM Records LES-26072LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | MGM Records MGM QD 6005LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | MGM Records LMG 2007LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | MGM Records E3286 / MGM Records E-3286LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1How High The Moon
- A2How High The Moon
- A3Indiana
- A4Indiana
- B1Muskrat Ramble
- B2Muskrat Ramble
- B3Battle Of The Blues
- B4Battle Of The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, South Africa. One of them is MGM Records E194.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E194, M-G-M D 115, MGM-D-115, MGM-JD-115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E194 S1 C and E194 S2 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz) 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.