US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Kingston TrioCooCoo-U
Vinyl pressings
CooCoo-U
by Kingston Trio · 1959
13 pressings7 countriesFolkPopFolkWorld
CooCoo-U was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 CooCoo-U
9 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S4303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-32418-D1 1 ☆A side runout
45-32416-D1 1 ☆B side runout
45-32418A side label
45-32416B side label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S4303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-32418-D5Side A
S45-32416-D5Side A
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
32418 D1Side A & Side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4303
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-32418Side A Label
45-32416Side B Label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol Records F4303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Greece | Capitol Records F. 4303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records S4303First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records S4303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4303First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Capitol Records F 43037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 43037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 43037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACooCoo-U2:13
- BGreen Grasses2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of CooCoo-U are there?
13 vinyl pressings of CooCoo-U are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was CooCoo-U first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Greece. One of them is Capitol Records 4303.
How do I tell if my copy of CooCoo-U is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4303, S4303, 45-CL 15113, F4303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is CooCoo-U 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.
