Italy
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T. 20100Capitol Records T 20100
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T1 20100 5 10 960Runout area side A
T2 20100 ][ 12 10 960Runout area side B
T1-20100Label side A
T2-20100Label side B
Nat King ColeThe Best Of Nat King Cole
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Nat King Cole
by Nat King Cole · 1960
11 pressings1 countryBig BandEasy ListeningBoleroVocal
The Best Of Nat King Cole was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Best Of Nat King Cole
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
Italy
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T. 20100Capitol Records T 20100
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 20100 5 10 960Runout area side A
T2 20100 ][ 12 10 960Runout area side B
T1-20100Label side A
T2-20100Label side B
Italy
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T. 20100Capitol Records T 20100
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 20100 5 10 960Runout side A
T2 20100 ᏆᏆ 12 10 960Runout side B
T1-20100Label side A
T2-20100Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Capitol Records T. 20100 / Capitol Records T 20100First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | Italy | Capitol Records T. 20100 / Capitol Records T 20100First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1960 | Italy | Capitol Records T. 20100 / Capitol Records T 20100First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3 C 062-17163 M / Capitol Records 3C 062-17163 MLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3 C 062-17163 / Capitol Records 3C 062 - 17163LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 062 - 17163LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-17163 / EMI 3C 054-17163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-17163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | EMI 3C 062-17163LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-17163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-17163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Non Dimenticar
- A2Nature Boy
- A3Again
- A4Acercate Mas
- A5Stardust
- A6Fascination
- A7Too Young
- B1Blue Gardenia
- B2Mona Lisa
- B3Cachito
- B4Smile
- B5Autumn Leaves = Les Feuilles Mortes
- B6Around The World
- B7Unforgettable
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Nat King Cole are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Nat King Cole are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1960 and 1981.
When was The Best Of Nat King Cole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Italy. One of them is Capitol Records T. 20100.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Nat King Cole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T. 20100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 20100 5 10 960 and T2 20100 ][ 12 10 960. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of 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.
