US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1927
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Nat King ColeThe Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2
Vinyl pressings
The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2
by Nat King Cole · 1963
25 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2 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 2
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1927
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1927Capitol Records W-1927
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1927-DG2Side A runout, stamped
W2-1927-F1²Side B runout, stamped
△ [with IAM inside]Side A & B runout, stamped
W1-1927Side A label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1927Capitol Records SW-1927
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-1927-B2Side 1 Stamped
SW-1-1927-A1Side 2 Stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW2 1613
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SWCL4 1613-D5 G 1Runout, side A, stamped
SWCL4 1613-N3 A 1Runout, side B, stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2 1613
- 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records R-174034LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records W 1927First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1927First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records SW2 1613First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records W 2 1613First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1927First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1927 / Capitol Records W-1927First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927 / Capitol Records SW-1927First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | Venezuela | Capitol Records SW 1927First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927 / Capitol Records SW-1927LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927 / Capitol Records SW-1927LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SW 1927 / Capitol Records SW-1927LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16034LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16034LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW 1927LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Capitol Records C 062 - 80482 / Capitol Records STTX 340 492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Capitol Records STTX 340492 / Capitol Records STTX 340.492LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Philippines | Capitol Records SW 1927LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Turkey | Capitol Records SW-2-1613LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 501927 / Capitol Records SW-501927LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW-1927 / RCA Music Service R133241LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Unforgettable3:24
- A2Somewhere Along The Way2:57
- A3Walkin' My Baby Back Home2:40
- A4Pretend2:42
- A5Blue Gardenia3:02
- A6I Am Love2:32
- B1Answer Me, My Love2:52
- B2Smile2:52
- B3Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup2:47
- B4The Sand And The Sea2:40
- B5If I May2:55
- B6A Blossom Fell2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1980.
When was The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Venezuela. One of them is Capitol Records SW 1927.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 1927, W 1927, SW2 1613, W 2 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 2 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.
