Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 048.81859Capitol Records 5C 048 81859
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5C 048-81859-ALabel side A
5C 048-81859-BLabel side B
Nat King ColeThe Definite Album
Vinyl pressings
The Definite Album
by Nat King Cole · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesVocalJazzPop
The Definite Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Definite Album
3 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 048.81859Capitol Records 5C 048 81859
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5C 048-81859-ALabel side A
5C 048-81859-BLabel side B
Sweden
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4E 048-81859
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5C 048-81859A NHM 24563-L4 3 MARunout Side A
5C 048-81859B NHM 24564-L4 3 MARunout Side B
4E 048-81859 ALabel Side A
4E 048-81859 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Europe | Capitol Records 5C 048.81859 / Capitol Records 5C 048 81859First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 048.81859 / Capitol Records 5C 048 81859First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Sweden | Capitol Records 4E 048-81859First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A022-58069 / EMI 1A 022-58069LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A022-58069 / Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58069LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A022-58069 / Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58069LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Nipper 056 1818591 / Capitol Records 056-1818591LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | Music For Pleasure 10C 046-081.859LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 028-81859LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A022-58069 / Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58069LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nature Boy2:50
- A2Mona Lisa3:10
- A3Too Young3:09
- A4L-o-v-e2:30
- A5Quizas, Quizas, Quizas2:43
- A6When I Fall In Love3:08
- B1Unforgettable3:08
- B2Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup2:48
- B3Ramblin' Rose2:49
- B4Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer1:21
- B5Let There Be Love2:42
- B6Looking Back2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Definite Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Definite Album are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was The Definite Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Europe, Netherlands, Sweden. One of them is Capitol Records 5C 048.81859.
How do I tell if my copy of The Definite Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 048.81859, 4E 048-81859) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5C 048-81859-A and 5C 048-81859-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Definite Album 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.
