US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Nat King ColeBlue Gardenia / Can't I
Vinyl pressings
Blue Gardenia / Can't I
by Nat King Cole · 1953
17 pressings10 countriesVocalSoundtrackJazzPop
Blue Gardenia / Can't I was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Blue Gardenia / Can't I
13 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 9 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2389
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11049-N3Side A
11026-N4Side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2389
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11049-D1 1 ☆Side A Stamped
11026-D1 2 ☆Side B Stamped
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-213
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-1108
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2389
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-213First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1108First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | France | Capitol Records 2389First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1953 | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80369First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 44 2389First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2389First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F2389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Norway | Capitol Records C 80369First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 2389First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2389First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2389First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2389Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 44Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 44Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Capitol Records CL 2389Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABlue Gardenia
- BCan't I
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Gardenia / Can't I are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Blue Gardenia / Can't I are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Blue Gardenia / Can't I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records F2389.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Gardenia / Can't I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2389, 2389, CP-213, C-1108) 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 Blue Gardenia / Can't I 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.
