US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2680Capitol Records ST-2680
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2680-A-3 1Side 1
ST-2-2680-A-3 2Side 2
Nat King ColeSincerely, Nat King Cole
Vinyl pressings
Sincerely, Nat King Cole
by Nat King Cole · 1966
16 pressings7 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzPop
Sincerely, 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 Sincerely, Nat King Cole
12 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2680
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2680
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 2680 P1stamped in runout side A
T2 2680 T4stamped in runout side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SU 2680Capitol Records SU-2680
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SU-1-2680-B2A-side runout etching
SU-2-2680-A1B-side runout etching
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2680
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STI-2680-A1 [I A M in triangle]Side A runout
ST2-2680-A2 [I A M in triangle]Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2680
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2680-F1 [IAM Triangle]Side A etched [IAM Triangle stamped], variant 1
T2-2680-P1 [IAM Triangle]Side B etched [IAM Triangle stamped], variant 1
T1-2680-F1 [IAM Triangle]Side A etched [IAM Triangle stamped], variant 2
T2-2680-G2 [IAM Triangle]Side B etched [IAM Triangle stamped], variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | Capitol Records T 2680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2680 / Capitol Records ST-2680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SU 2680 / Capitol Records SU-2680First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2680 / Capitol Records ST-2680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Capitol Records T 2680LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2680LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SENC 9524LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST 2680LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweethearts On Parade2:20
- A2You Are Mine3:01
- A3Let Me Tell You, Babe2:34
- A4No Other Heart2:19
- A5Because You Love Me2:10
- A6Cappuccina2:48
- B1Let True Love Begin2:40
- B2Baby Blue3:09
- B3Silver Bird2:00
- B4Nothing In The World2:38
- B5Take A Fool's Advice2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sincerely, Nat King Cole are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sincerely, Nat King Cole are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Sincerely, Nat King Cole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2680.
How do I tell if my copy of Sincerely, Nat King Cole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2680, T 2680, SU 2680, SMK 74297) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-2680-A-3 1 and ST-2-2680-A-3 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sincerely, 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.
