US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1926
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Nat King ColeThe Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1
Vinyl pressings
The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1
by Nat King Cole · 1963
25 pressings6 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1926Capitol Records W-1926
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1926-F1Runout Side A
W2-1926-F1Runout Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1926Capitol Records W-1926
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1926-P1Runout Side A
W2-1926-P1Runout Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1926Capitol Records W-1926
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W-1-1926-H-7 1 ✳A side runout
W-2-1926-H-9' 1 ✳B side runout
W1-1926A side label
W2-1926B side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1926Capitol Records SW-1926
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(SW1-1926)SIDE A
(SW2-1926)SIDE B
SW1-1926-A1 ▲(IAM) ♂Runout Stamped Side A, variant 1
SW - 2-1926 - A1 *³ ▲(IAM) ♂Runout Stamped Side B, variant 1
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1926Capitol Records W-1926
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records W 1926 / Capitol Records W-1926First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1926First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records W-1-1613First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records SW 1926First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1926 / Capitol Records W-1926First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1926 / Capitol Records W-1926First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1926 / Capitol Records W-1926First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records SW 1926 / Capitol Records SW-1926First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1926 / Capitol Records W-1926First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Capitol Records STTX 340491 / Capitol Records STTX 340.491LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Capitol Records STTX 340491 / Capitol Records STTX 340.491LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SW 1926LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SW 1926 / RCA Music Service R 122778LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SW 1926LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16033LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Barbados | Capitol Records SN-16033LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records R 134658LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | France | Capitol Records CC 062-81134LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2C 062-81134 / Capitol Records 2C 062-81.134LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Turkey | Capitol Records SW-1-1613LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1926 / Capitol Records SW-1926LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records W 1926 / Capitol Records W-1926LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1926 / Capitol Records SW-1926LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW-1926LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 501926 / Capitol Records SW-501926LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Straighten Up And Fly Right2:34
- A2Sweet Lorraine3:20
- A3It's Only A Paper Moon2:55
- A4(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66!2:54
- A5(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons3:02
- A6The Christmas Song3:08
- B1Nature Boy2:50
- B2Lush Life3:43
- B3Calypso Blues3:21
- B4Mona Lisa3:25
- B5Orange Colored Sky2:32
- B6Too Young3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records SW 1926.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 1926, W 1926, W-1-1613) 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 Nat King Cole Story: Volume 1 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.
