US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2334
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10279-D2 1 ☆A Side Runout
6936-D2 1 ☆B Side Runout
10279A Side Label
6936B Side Label
Kay StarrSide By Side / Noah!
Vinyl pressings
Side By Side / Noah!
by Kay Starr · 1953
13 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Side By Side / Noah! 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 Side By Side / Noah!
11 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2334
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10279-N12 [Anvil/Lathe] 12-52Stamped side A, variant 1
6936-N12 [Anvil/Lathe] 12-52Stamped side B, variant 1
10279-N14 [Anvil/Lathe]Stamped side A, variant 2
6936-N11 [Anvil/Lathe]Stamped side B, variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2334
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
45-6936-N10Side 1
45-10279-N5Side 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2334
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2334
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-6936-N2 Anvil 12-52Side 1
45-10279-N ( XX) 11 anvil 12-52Side 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-10279 N5 [Anvil symbol] 1-53Runout A version 1
45-6936 N10 [Anvil symbol] 12-52Runout B version 1
45-10279-N8#2 [Anvil symbol] 1-53Runout A version 2
45-6936-N1#2 [Anvil symbol] 1-53Runout B version 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-201First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records F-1072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2334First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2334First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2334First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2334First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records 2334First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2334First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2334First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2334First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2334First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records C-1072Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2334Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASide By Side
- BNoah!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Side By Side / Noah! are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Side By Side / Noah! are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Side By Side / Noah! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, Netherlands, Australia. One of them is Capitol Records 2334, released January 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Side By Side / Noah! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2334, F2334, CP-201, F-1072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10279-D2 1 ☆ and 6936-D2 1 ☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Side By Side / Noah! 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.
