US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
x "Lp" 43281Side A label
x "Lp" 43282Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Swing Softly
by Johnny Mathis · 1958
24 pressings10 countriesBig BandSwingJazzPop
Swing Softly was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Swing Softly
10 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8023
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP43281-3AJ X I HSide A Runout
XLP43282-3AJ IXIHSide B Runout
XLP43281-3LSide A Runout Variant
XLP43282-3ESide B Runout Variant
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8023
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP43281-3AA -IIIAII TVariant 1 A side
XLP43282-3AC IAIII TVariant 1 B side
XLP43281-3B VH TVariant 2 A side stamped; VH etched
XLP43282-3G T TVariant 2 B side stamped
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP43281-3AJ H I XSide A runout
XLP43282-3AJ H I XISide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Columbia CL 1165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Fontana TFL 5039 / Fontana TFL.5039First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CS 8023First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CS 8023First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CS 8023First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1165First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Australia | Coronet KLP-714LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Fontana 662 041 MRLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Coronet KLP 714LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6251LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | CBS BPG 62062LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | CBS SBPG 62062LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPJ 106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 42095LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 1165LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 682 032 TLLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 885 101 TYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1165LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You Hit The Spot
- A2It's Delovely
- A3Get Me To The Church On Time (From "My Fair Lady")
- A4Like Someone In Love
- A5You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
- A6Love Walked In
- B1This Heart Of Mine
- B2To Be In Love (A Fantastical Love Song)
- B3Sweet Lorraine
- B4Can't Get Out Of This Mood
- B5I've Got The World On A String
- B6Easy To Say (But So Hard To Do)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing Softly are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Swing Softly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1958 and 1975.
When was Swing Softly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1165.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing Softly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1165, CS 8023, TFL 5039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, x "Lp" 43281 and x "Lp" 43282. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swing Softly 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.
