US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 536
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP15432-1JRunout, side A/stamped
XLP15433-1ARunout, side B/stamped
Les Elgart And His OrchestraSophisticated Swing
Vinyl pressings
Sophisticated Swing
by Les Elgart And His Orchestra · 1953
11 pressings6 countriesSwingBig BandJazzPop
Sophisticated Swing 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 Sophisticated Swing
3 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 2 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 536
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XLP15432-1AJRunout, side A/stamped
XLP15433-1CRunout, side B/stamped
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks CL 536
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XLP15432-1JRunout, side A/stamped
XLP15433-1ARunout, side B/stamped
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks CL 536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | US | Columbia CL 536First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Columbia CL 536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | Australia | Philips B 07656 RLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | UK | Philips BBR 8016LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 536LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia 8.017LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 536LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 07656 RLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 536LP | LP |
| ? | US | Columbia B-3827", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Sophisticated Swing
- A2The Gang That Sang Heart Of My Heart
- A3Bendix Bounce
- A4Soon
- A5The Weasel Pops Off
- A6Geronimo
- B1Never Knew
- B2(As Long As You're Not In Love With Anyone Else) Why Don't You Fall In Love With Me
- B3Comin' Through The Scotch
- B4Sophisticated Lady
- B5The Turtle Walk
- B6Time To Go
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Swing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Swing are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1955.
When was Sophisticated Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 536.
How do I tell if my copy of Sophisticated Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 536) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP15432-1J and XLP15433-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sophisticated Swing 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.