US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-9120
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-9120Label Side A
F2-9120Label Side B
Nat King ColeNat "King" Cole Sings
Vinyl pressings
Nat "King" Cole Sings
by Nat King Cole · 1954
14 pressings11 countriesJazz
Nat "King" Cole Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Sings
4 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-9120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-9120Label Side A
F2-9120Label Side B
Italy
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-9120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-9120-D2Runout area side A
F2-9120-D1Runout area side A
F1-9120Label Side A
F2-9120Label Side B
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-9120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-9120First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-9120First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-9120First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-9120First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-91207", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-91207", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CEP0367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Australia | Capitol Records CEP0367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Japan | Capitol Records CEB-247", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-91207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Capitol Records EAP 1-9120 / Capitol Records EAP1.91207", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-91207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Chile | Capitol Records EAP 1-91207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-91207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1If I Give My Heart To You
- A2Hold My Hand
- B1Papa Loves Mambo
- B2Teach Me Tonight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nat "King" Cole Sings are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Nat "King" Cole Sings are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1954 and 1957.
When was Nat "King" Cole Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, France, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-9120.
How do I tell if my copy of Nat "King" Cole Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-9120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-9120 and F2-9120. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nat "King" Cole Sings 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.
