US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT 2348Capitol Records DT-2348
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D T 1 - 2 3 4 8 - A 1 ² IAM[in triangle]A-side runout stamped
D T 2 - 2 3 4 8 - W 1 IAM[in triangle]B-side runout stamped
Nat King ColeNature Boy
Vinyl pressings
Nature Boy
by Nat King Cole · 1965
22 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Nature Boy 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 Nature Boy
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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 2348
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-2348-T2stamped in runout side A
T2-2348-P3stamped in runout side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT 2348Capitol Records DT-2348
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DT-1-2348-B-3 2 *A-side runout stamped, variant 1
DT-2-2348-A6 1 *B-side runout stamped, variant 1
DT-1-2348-B-3 1 *A-side runout stamped, variant 2
DT-2-2348-A6 1 *B-side runout stamped, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2348
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SENC-9575
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Green label
- Runout / matrix
DT1-2348-X5Hand etched in runout side A
DT2-2348-W6Hand etched in runout side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT2348
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DT1-2348-W1Side A, etched
DT2-2348-W3Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Capitol Records SENC-9575First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records DT2348First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2348First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2348First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records DT 2348 / Capitol Records DT-2348First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2348First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records DT 2348 / Capitol Records DT-2348First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2348First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 247LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74247LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1968 | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ 8128 / World Record Club LZ.8128LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records DF-505LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records DF 80505 / Capitol Records DF-8-0505LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records DF-505LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records DF-505LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records DN-16165LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SENC9575LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records NKC 40026 / Capitol Records NKC.40026LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DF-505LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT 2348LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DU 2348 / Capitol Records DU-23487", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT 2348 / EMI DT 2348LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nature Boy2:50
- A2A Blossom Fell2:40
- A3The Ruby And The Pearl3:11
- A4Funny3:08
- A5Dinner For One Please, James2:49
- A6Paradise3:10
- B1Love-Wise3:43
- B2Stardust3:13
- B3Tenderly2:57
- B4Autumn Leaves2:38
- B5That's All2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nature Boy are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Nature Boy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1981.
When was Nature Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records DT 2348.
How do I tell if my copy of Nature Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DT 2348, T 2348, SENC-9575, DT2348) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D T 1 - 2 3 4 8 - A 1 ² IAM[in triangle] and D T 2 - 2 3 4 8 - W 1 IAM[in triangle]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nature Boy 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.
