US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Nat King ColeThe Ballad of Cat Ballou
Vinyl pressings
The Ballad of Cat Ballou
by Nat King Cole · 1965
12 pressings9 countriesVocalSoundtrackPopStage & Screen
The Ballad of Cat Ballou 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 The Ballad of Cat Ballou
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 8 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 5412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-AA-53465-F1 ✲A runout, etched & stamped
45-AA-53491-F-1 ✲B runout, etched & stamped
45-AA53465A side label
45-AA53491B side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-AA-53465-P1 #3 [IAM]A runout, etched & stamped
45-AA-53491-P1 #2 [IAM]B runout, etched & stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15411
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL15411
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1604First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records 5412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23021First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Norway | Capitol Records F 5412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 5412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records CL15411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records 5412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records 5412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records 5412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Cetra MSC 49967", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThe Ballad Of Cat Ballou2:43
- BThey Can't Make Her Cry2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ballad of Cat Ballou are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Ballad of Cat Ballou are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was The Ballad of Cat Ballou first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5412.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ballad of Cat Ballou is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5412, CL 15411, CL15411, CP-1604) 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 The Ballad of Cat Ballou 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.
