US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1531
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A: T1-1531-D2 #
B: T2-1531-D1 #2
Louis Prima & Keely SmithThe Hits Of Louis & Keely
Vinyl pressings
The Hits Of Louis & Keely
by Louis Prima & Keely Smith · 1961
13 pressings5 countriesJump BluesBig BandJazzBlues
The Hits Of Louis & Keely 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 The Hits Of Louis & Keely
8 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
- Capitol Records T-1531
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A: T1-1531-D2 #
B: T2-1531-D1 #2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1531
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-1531-H-5 • C (Stamped): ✲Runout side A, etched
T-2-1531-H-5 • C (Stamped): ✲Runout side B, etched
T1-1531Label side A
T2-1531Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1531Capitol Records T-1531
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-1531-N1 ["anvil" stamp]Side A stamped
- T2-1531-D1 #2 ["anvil" stamp] 1SSide B stamped
(T1-1531)Side A label matrix
(T2-1531)Side B label matrix
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1531
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1531Capitol Records T-1531
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-1531-N1 ["anvil" stamp]Side A stamped
- T2-1531-D1 #2 ["anvil" stamp] 1SSide B stamped
(T1-1531)Side A label matrix
(T2-1531)Side B label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records T1531 / Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records T1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records T1531 / Capitol Records T-1531First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-1531LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-1531LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-1531LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C034-85528 / Capitol Records 4C 034-85.528LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-1531LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1That Old Black Magic2:55
- A2It's Magic3:45
- Medley
- A4I'm In The Mood For Love2:30
- B1I've Got You Under My Skin2:37
- B2Buona Sera3:00
- B3I Wish You Love3:51
- B4Oh Marie2:25
- Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hits Of Louis & Keely are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Hits Of Louis & Keely are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was The Hits Of Louis & Keely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records T-1531.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hits Of Louis & Keely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-1531, T1531) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A: T1-1531-D2 # and B: T2-1531-D1 #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hits Of Louis & Keely 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.