US
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1845Capitol Records T 1845
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 - 1845 - D1 IAMSide A runout
T2 - 1845 - D1 IAMSide B runout
June ChristyBig Band Specials
Vinyl pressings
Big Band Specials
by June Christy · 1963
11 pressings6 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Big Band Specials was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Big Band Specials
4 pressings came out in 1963, 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
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-1845Capitol Records ST 1845
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1845Capitol Records T 1845
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records STK 83549Capitol Records ST-1845
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CAP ST1 1845-1Runout A-side
CAP ST2 1845-1Runout B-side
ST 1-1845Label A-side
ST 2-1845Label B-side
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records T-1845 / Capitol Records T 1845First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Capitol Records STK 83549 / Capitol Records ST-1845First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records T-1845 / Capitol Records T 1845First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records ST-1845 / Capitol Records ST 1845First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Capitol Records STK 83 549 / Capitol Records ST-1845LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | PAUSA Records PR 9039LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-70230LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-70230LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-60007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 1845LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST-1845LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You Came A Long Way From St. Louis2:16
- A2Swingin' On Nothin'2:23
- A3Is You Is, Or Is You Ain't My Baby2:46
- A4Prelude To A Kiss2:53
- A5Skyliner2:57
- A6A Night In Tunisia2:50
- B1It Don't Mean A Thing1:43
- B2Frenesi2:19
- B3Stompin' At The Savoy2:29
- B4Good-Bye3:03
- B5Time Was (Duerme)2:52
- B6Until (The Mole)2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Band Specials are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Big Band Specials are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1985.
When was Big Band Specials first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records T-1845, released March 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Band Specials is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-1845, ST-1845, STK 83549) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 - 1845 - D1 IAM and T2 - 1845 - D1 IAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Band Specials 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.
