US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2318RCA Victor LPM 2318
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2PP-2002Label A-side
M2PP-2003Label B-side
M2 PP2002-22S \\ IA-side
M2 PP2003-26S I /\1B-side
Lionel HamptonSwing Classics
Vinyl pressings
Swing Classics
by Lionel Hampton · 1961
10 pressings6 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Swing Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Swing Classics
6 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2318
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2318
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MP PP2002-22S III ISide A, runout, variant 1
MP PP2003-26S I IVSide B, runout, variant 1
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2318
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP2002-23SRunout side A
M2 PP2003-23SRunout side B
Italy
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana LPM-2318RCA Victor LPM-2318
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Japan
1961- Label and catalog number
- Victor RA 5044
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2318First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Italiana LPM-2318 / RCA Victor LPM-2318First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1961 | Japan | Victor RA 5044First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2318 / RCA Victor LPM 2318First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2318First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2318First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Italy | Vik KLVP 183LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor LPM-2318LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA RR 4038 / Das Beste Reader's Digest RR 4038-MLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Victor RA 5044LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Ring Dem Bells3:20
- A2Confessin' (That I Love You)3:25
- A3Central Avenue Breakdown2:48
- A4Dinah2:43
- A5I'm On My Way From You3:05
- A6When Lights Are Low2:14
- B1Jack The Bellboy3:01
- B2On The Sunny Side Of The Street3:13
- B3Haven't Named It Yet2:55
- B4Whoa Babe2:50
- B5Ain't Cha Comin' Home3:15
- B6Jivin' With Jarvis2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing Classics are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swing Classics are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1966.
When was Swing Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Italy, Japan. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2318.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2318, LPM 2318, RA 5044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2PP-2002 and M2PP-2003. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swing Classics 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.
