German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1966- Label and catalog number
- AMIGA 8 50 077
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F 6 S 0 x 850077A 12C 0503337 U 1Runout Side A
F 6 S 0 x 850077 B 12C 0503338 15Runout Side B
Nat King ColeNat King Cole
Vinyl pressings
Nat King Cole
by Nat King Cole · 1966
12 pressings1 countryJazz
Nat King Cole was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Nat King Cole
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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.
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077 / phonoclub 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 077LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 077LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ballerina
- A2Ramblin' Rose
- A3Mona Lisa
- A4Answer Me, My Love
- A5Walkin' My Baby Back Home
- A6Star-Dust
- A7Avalon
- B1Orange Colored Sky
- B2Fascination
- B3Too Young
- B4It's Only A Paper Moon
- B5Mucho, Mucho, Mucho
- B6Pretend
- B7Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nat King Cole are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Nat King Cole are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1966 and 1979.
When was Nat King Cole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is AMIGA 8 50 077.
How do I tell if my copy of Nat King Cole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 50 077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F 6 S 0 x 850077A 12C 0503337 U 1 and F 6 S 0 x 850077 B 12C 0503338 15. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nat 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.
