US
October 1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27816
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W81634T14ASide A Runout
W81635T17ASide B Runout
81634Side A Label
81635Side B Label
Louis ArmstrongCold, Cold Heart / Because Of You
Vinyl pressings
Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You
by Louis Armstrong · 1951
16 pressings10 countriesVocalJazzPop
Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You
7 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 20, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27816
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W81634T23A ➄Side A Stamped
W81635T23A ➄Side B Stamped
81634Side A Label
81635Side B Label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27816
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45W 61634 5 3A runout, stamped
45W 31635 3 3B runout, stamped
45-81635Label Side A
45-81634Label Side B
US
October 1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27816
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
W81634T5A 2Side A Runout
W81635T11A 2Side B Runout
81634Side A Label
81635Side B Label
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27816
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27816A W-81634T27AStamped & Etched Runout A
27816B W81635T27AStamped & Etched Runout B
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27816
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 W81634A side stamped runout
45 W81635B side stamped runout
45-81634A side label
45-81635B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Decca 27816First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | Decca 9-27816First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | Netherlands | Decca M 33328First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27816First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27816First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27816First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27816First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82602Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82602Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Odeon 299090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.706Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 04837Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MU 60706Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca 60.706Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82602Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 04837Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACold, Cold Heart3:09
- BBecause Of You3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1951 and 1952.
When was Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Decca 27816, released October 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27816, 9-27816, M 33328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W81634T14A and W81635T17A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cold, Cold Heart / Because Of You 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.
