US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records 24
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
Michael StewartOld King Cole
Vinyl pressings
Old King Cole
by Michael Stewart · 1949
11 pressings2 countriesNursery RhymesChildren's
Old King Cole was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Old King Cole
2 pressings came out in 1949, the album's first year. 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
1949- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records FF1007
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | US | Golden Records 24First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | Golden Records FF1007First year7" | 7" |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Golden Records LGR7-36", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1950 | US | Golden Records 246", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Golden Records 67", 78 RPM | 7", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Wonderland Records 58-56457", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF10077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | A Little Golden 45 RPM Record FF247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records R246", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Golden Records 24 / Golden Records R246", 78 RPM, Styrene · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM, Styrene · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Old King Cole
- A2Ring Around A Rosy
- B1Little Miss Muffet
- B2Pat-A-Cake
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old King Cole are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Old King Cole are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1949 and 1950.
When was Old King Cole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US. One of them is Golden Records 24.
How do I tell if my copy of Old King Cole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24, FF1007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old King Cole 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.