US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2230
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Nat King ColeThe Ruby And The Pearl / Faith Can Move Mountains
Vinyl pressings
The Ruby And The Pearl / Faith Can Move Mountains
by Nat King Cole · 1952
10 pressings8 countriesJazz
The Ruby And The Pearl was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Ruby And The Pearl
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2230
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
4 9010-D4 [Anvil Logo] 9-52Runout, side A variant 1
1 10489-D4 [Anvil Logo] 9-52Runout, side B variant 1
4 9010-N1 [Anvil Logo] 9-52Runout, side A variant 2
7 10489-N2 [Anvil Logo] 9-52Runout, side B variant 2
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-1033
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1033First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F2230First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2230First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-181Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP 181Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records 353004Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 291Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records F 22307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 2230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 2230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Ruby And The Pearl3:11
- BFaith Can Move Mountains3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ruby And The Pearl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Ruby And The Pearl are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1952 and 1953.
When was The Ruby And The Pearl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records F2230.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ruby And The Pearl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2230, 2230, C-1033) 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 Ruby And The Pearl 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.
