US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1928Capitol Records W-1928
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1928
W2-1928
Nat King ColeThe Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3
Vinyl pressings
The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3
by Nat King Cole · 1963
15 pressings6 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3 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 3
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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 SW 1928
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-3-1613
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W-3-1613
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1928
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1928Capitol Records W-1928
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1928-F1Side 1 Stamped
W2-1928-F1 #2Stde 2 Stamped
W1-1928Side 1 Label
W2-1928Side 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1928First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records W 1928 / Capitol Records W-1928First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Capitol Records STTX 340.493First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | Mexico | Capitol Records WCLM 1613First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records SW-3-1613First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records W-3-1613First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records W 1928 / Capitol Records W-1928First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records SW 1928First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records SN-16035LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records SW-1928 / Capitol Records SW1-1928LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SN 66021LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2 C 062-81135 / Capitol Records 2C 062 - 81.135LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Philippines | Capitol Records SW-1928LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1928LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-1928LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1To The Ends Of The Earth2:23
- A2Night Lights2:47
- A3Ballerina2:40
- A4Stardust3:13
- A5Send For Me2:30
- A6St. Louis Blues2:24
- B1Looking Back2:25
- B2Non Dimenticar3:06
- B3Paradise3:10
- B4Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep1:59
- B5Ay, Cosita Linda2:14
- B6Wild Is Love2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1984.
When was The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records W 1928.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nat King Cole Story: Volume 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 1928, SW 1928, SW-3-1613, W-3-1613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W1-1928 and W2-1928. 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 3 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.
