US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2361Capitol Records ST-2361
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Nat King ColeLooking Back
Vinyl pressings
Looking Back
by Nat King Cole · 1965
15 pressings8 countriesVocalJazzPop
Looking Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Looking Back
12 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2361Capitol Records T-2361
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2361-F1 [I A M in triangle]Side A runout, variant 1
T2-2361-P1 [I A M in triangle]Side B runout, variant 1
T1-2361-F1 #3 [I A M in triangle]Side A runout, variant 2
T2-2361-G1-G2 [I A M in triangle]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2361
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2361-F3 1 ✲Etched Side A [Stamped 1 ✲]
T-2-2361-F5 2 ✲Etched Side B [Stamped 2 ✲]
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2361
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2361
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 2361-1Runout A
T2 2361-1Runout B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2361
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1 2361 - A6Side A
ST2 2361 - A4Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Capitol Records SENC-9421First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2361First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2361First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 045First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 2361 / Capitol Records T.2361First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Africa | Capitol Records T 20677First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2361First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records T 2361First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2361First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records ST 2361 / Capitol Records ST-2361First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2361 / Capitol Records T-2361First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2361First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Large World LW-267LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 84 045LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-11882LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Time And The River2:16
- A2World In My Arms2:03
- A3Again2:22
- A4Looking Back2:26
- A5Midnight Flyer2:12
- A6I Must Be Dreaming1:46
- B1Is It Better To Have Loved And Lost2:32
- B2Send For Me2:26
- B3Just As Much As Ever2:13
- B4If I May2:16
- B5Sweet Bird Of Youth2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Looking Back are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Looking Back are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was Looking Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2361.
How do I tell if my copy of Looking Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2361, T 2361, SENC-9421, SMK 74 045) 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 Looking Back 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.
