US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1966
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-9608)Side A Label
(45-9609)Side B Label
Les Baxter, His Chorus And OrchestraBlue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun
Vinyl pressings
Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun
by Les Baxter, His Chorus And Orchestra · 1952
20 pressings12 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun
9 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1966
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9608-N1 #2 ⌂ 2-52 6A side stamped exc. #
9609-N5 #2 ⌂ 2-52 5B side stamped exc. #
9608A side label
9609B side label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1966
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9608Side A Label
9609Side B Label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1966
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-9608-N3 ⌂ 1-52{Inverted} 1{Sideways}A Side Runout (Stamped)
45-9609-N2 ⌂ 1-52{Inverted} 1{Sideways}B Side Runout (Stamped)
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1966
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9608-N3 {]Side A Runout
9609-N2 {]Side B Runout
9608Side A Label
9609Side B Label
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL. 13703
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Capitol Records CP117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-911First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records F-911First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | UK | Capitol Records CL. 13703First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F1966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 1966First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 1966First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 1966First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F1966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Austria | Telefunken Capitol CL 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Telefunken CL 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80228Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records C 80 228Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 9609Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records C 5216Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 1966Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Tango2:53
- BPlease, Mr. Sun3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1952 and 1955.
When was Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records F1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F1966, 1966, CL. 13703, CP117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (45-9608) and (45-9609). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Tango / Please, Mr. Sun 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.
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