US
November 2, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-32002-N2" [lathe]Runout side A
45-32003-N1" [lathe]Runout side B
45-32002Label side A
45-32003Label side B
Nat King ColeBuon Natale
Vinyl pressings
Buon Natale
by Nat King Cole · 1959
12 pressings8 countriesVocalHolidayJazzPop
Buon Natale was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Buon Natale
11 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 7 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
November 2, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-32002Side A
45-32003Side B
US
November 2, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-32002-N2 [Anvil symbol]Runout A
45-32003-N2 III [Anvil symbol]Runout B
45-32002Label A
45-32003Label B
US
November 2, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-32002Side A
45-32003Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45 CL 15087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F-4301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol Records F-4301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Greece | Capitol Records F.4301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4301First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records S 4301First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 4301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Portugal | Capitol Records 45 CL 15087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records 45 CL 15087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4301First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records 4301First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-13867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABuon Natale1:34
- BThe Happiest Christmas Tree1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buon Natale are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Buon Natale are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Buon Natale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4301, released November 2, 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Buon Natale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4301, 45 CL 15087, F-4301, F.4301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-32002-N2" [lathe] and 45-32003-N1" [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buon Natale 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.
