US
April 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T842Capitol Records T-842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Turquoise Labels
- Runout / matrix
T1-842Side A Label
T2-842Side B Label
Lord Flea & His CalypsoniansSwingin' Calypsos
Vinyl pressings
Swingin' Calypsos
by Lord Flea & His Calypsonians · 1957
14 pressings10 countriesCalypsoReggaeFolkWorld
Swingin' Calypsos was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Swingin' Calypsos
9 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T842
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · black label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T842
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records T842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Jamaica | Capitol Records T842 / Capitol Records T-842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Jamaica | Capitol Records T842 / Capitol Records T-842First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Spain | Capitol Records T842 / Capitol Records T-842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records T842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records T842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records T842First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records T842First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records T842 / Capitol Records T-842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Argentina | Capitol Records T842LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Italy | Penny Records PNY4508LPCLP, Album, Mono, CD, Album · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, CD, Album · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Capitol Records T-842LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records T842LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Uruguay | Capitol Records T842 / Capitol Records T-842LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Shake Shake Sonora
- A2Shi-Du-Bi-Du-Bab
- A3Bachelor's Life
- A4I Can't Cross Over
- A5Out De Fire
- A6Mister, Give Me De Rent
- B1Monkey
- B2Love
- B3Calypso Be Bop
- B4Pretty Woman
- B5Magic Composer
- B6Naughty Little Flea
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swingin' Calypsos are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Swingin' Calypsos are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 2015.
When was Swingin' Calypsos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Capitol Records T842, released April 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Swingin' Calypsos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T842) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-842 and T2-842. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swingin' Calypsos 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.