US
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40864
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 57240-1DA side stamped variant 1
CO 57241-1AB side stamped variant 1
CO57240-1GA side stamped variant 2
CO57241-1FB side stamped variant 2
Vinyl pressings
A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
by Marty Robbins · 1957
25 pressings11 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
A White Sport Coat 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 A White Sport Coat
22 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 10 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
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40864
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO57240-1BA side stamped variant 1
CO57241-1BB side stamped
CO 57240A side label
CO 57241B side label
US
April 13, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP39892-1F ☆A Side Runout, Stamped
ZSP39893-1G ☆B Side Runout, Stamped
ZSP39892-1A ☆A Side Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
ZSP39893-1G ☆B Side Runout, Stamped , Variant 1
US
April 13, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP39892 1C ☆ HA-Side Runout Etching
ZSP39893 1C ☆ HB-Side Runout Etching
ZSP 39892A-Side Label
ZSP 39893B-Side Label
US
April 13, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP39892 1D ✩ HA side runout
J ZSP39893 1D ✩ HB side runout
JZSP 39892A side label
JZSP 39893B side label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.696Philips B22076H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Argentina | Columbia 20.657First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KS-145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KP-145First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KS-145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KS-145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KS-145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Columbia 40864First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Germany | Philips 322 076 BFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips 322 076 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips B 22076 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coronet KP-145First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coronet KS-145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coronet KS-145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Norway | Philips B 22076 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Philips P.B.696 / Philips B22076HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Philips 322 076 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-408647", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A White Sport Coat are there?
25 vinyl pressings of A White Sport Coat are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was A White Sport Coat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Columbia 40864, released March 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of A White Sport Coat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40864, 4-40864, P.B.696, 20.657) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 57240-1D and CO 57241-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A White Sport Coat 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.
