US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1388Capitol Records T-1388
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1388-D2#2 (Anvil symbol)Side A
T2-1388-N10"#2 (Anvil symbol)Side B
T-X-1-1388Label A
T-X-2-1388Label B
Vinyl pressings
Baxter's Best
by Les Baxter · 1960
21 pressings8 countriesSpace-AgeBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
Baxter's Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Baxter's Best
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT-1388
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Duophonic, Scranton
- Runout / matrix
DT1-1388-D2" [Anvil Stamp]Side 1 stamped
DT-2-1388-N4 [Anvil Stamp]Side 2 stamped
DT-1-1388Side A Label
DT-2-1388Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1388
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
-T1-1388-D1 (Anvil Stamp)Side A Runout - Stamped
-T2-1388-V2 (Anvil Stamp)Side B Runout - Stamped
-T1-1388-D2 #2 (Anvil Stamp) 1 (scratch out) SSide A Runout - Stamped, variant 1
-T2-1388-N1 (Anvil Stamp)Side B Runout - Stamped, variant 1
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT-1388Capitol Records DT1388
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Duophonic, Scranton
- Runout / matrix
DT1-1388-D2" [Anvil Symbol]Runout A
DT-2-1388-N4 [Anvil Symbol]Runout B
DT1-1388Side A label
DT2-1388Side B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1388Capitol Records T-1388
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
T1-1388-D3 2 ☆Side A runout [stamped]
T1-1388-D4 1 ☆Side B runout [stamped]
(T1-1388)Side A [label]
(T2-1388)Side B [label]
Brazil
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1388
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1388Label A
T2-1388Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Brazil | Capitol Records T1388First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Italy | Capitol Records T-1388First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | Mexico | Capitol Records TM-1388First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T1388First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1388 / Capitol Records T-1388First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records DT-1388First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T-1388First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records DT-1388 / Capitol Records DT1388First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1388 / Capitol Records T-1388First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records DT 1388 / Capitol Records DT-1388LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records DT 1388 / Starline DT 1388LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records T1388LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records DT 1388LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SM-1388LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | Capitol Pops POP-271LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records SM-1388LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C034-85524 YLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T1388 / Capitol Records T-1388LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T1388 / Capitol Records T-1388LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-501388LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | Capitol Records T 1388LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Poor People Of Paris2:24
- A2Because Of You2:47
- A3Blue Tango2:53
- A4Lonely Wine3:03
- A5April In Portugal2:43
- A6Unchained Melody (Alex North-Hy Zaret)2:35
- B1Quiet Village3:15
- B2If You've Forgotten Me3:16
- B3The Medic Theme2:30
- B4I Love Paris2:20
- B5The High And The Mighty2:44
- B6Wake The Town And Tell The People2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baxter's Best are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Baxter's Best are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1984.
When was Baxter's Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Brazil, Italy, Mexico and more. One of them is Capitol Records T1388.
How do I tell if my copy of Baxter's Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T1388, DT-1388, T-1388, TM-1388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-1388-D2#2 (Anvil symbol) and T2-1388-N10"#2 (Anvil symbol). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baxter's Best 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.
