US
July 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2558
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs!
by Nat King Cole · 1966
18 pressings7 countriesJazz
The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs!
11 pressings came out in 1966, 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
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SU 2558Capitol Records SU-2558
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SU - 1 - 2558 - A1A-side stamped in runout
SU - 2 - 2558 - B2B-side stamped in runout
SU1-2558A-side label
SU2-2558B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2558
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2558Capitol Records T-2558
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2558-H-3A Side
T-2-2558-H-3B Side
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2558Capitol Records T-2558
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2558-G2 [IAM in triangle]Side A runout, stamped
T2-2558-F1 [IAM in triangle]Side B runout, stamped
T1-2558Side A label
T2-2558Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2558Capitol Records T-2558
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2558-P2 0Side A runout, stamped
T2-2558-P4 0Side B runout, stamped
T1-2558Side A label
T2-2558Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2558First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2558 / Capitol Records ST-2558First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2558 / Capitol Records T-2558First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records T 2558First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2558First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2558First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2558 / Capitol Records T-2558First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2558 / Capitol Records T-2558First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2558 / Capitol Records T-2558First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2558 / Capitol Records ST-2558LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2558First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SU 2558 / Capitol Records SU-2558First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2558LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2558LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 2558 / Capitol Records T-2558LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL-1084LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Turkey | Capitol Records ST 2558LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST 2558LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1An Affair To Remember
- A2You're My Thrill
- A3Fascination
- A4Farewell To Arms
- A5I Wish I Knew
- A6For The Want Of A Kiss
- B1There's A Gold Mine In The Sky
- B2Happy New Year
- B3Be Still My Heart
- B4Around The World
- B5I Had The Craziest Dream
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2558, released July 25, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of The Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2558, SU 2558, T 2558) 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 Unforgettable Nat Cole Sings The Great Songs! 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.
