US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5305
- Format
- LP, Mono
Nat King ColeNat King Cole And Lester Young
Vinyl pressings
Nat King Cole And Lester Young
by Nat King Cole · 1963
14 pressings5 countriesJazz
Nat King Cole And Lester Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 And Lester Young
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CST 305
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CST 305-1Label side A
CST 305-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Crown Records CLP 5305First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Crown Records CST 305First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Crown Records CLP 5412LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Crown Records CST 412 / Crown Records 412LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Crown Records CLP 5305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Ember Records CJS 812 / Ember Records STCJS 812LP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Baccarola 85.020-XLP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 983 / Musidisc CV 983LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 983 / Musidisc CV 983LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 983 / Musidisc CV 983LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 983 / Musidisc CV 983LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 983 / Musidisc CV 983LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 983 / Musidisc CV 983LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Cisne CIC-111512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Indiana
- A2I Can't Get Started
- B1Jumpin' At Meaners
- B2S. M. Blues
- B3Jammin' With Lester
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nat King Cole And Lester Young are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Nat King Cole And Lester Young are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1971.
When was Nat King Cole And Lester Young first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Crown Records CLP 5305.
How do I tell if my copy of Nat King Cole And Lester Young is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 5305, CST 305) 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 Nat King Cole And Lester Young 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.
