US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records SCP 443Colpix Records CP 443
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV-87018-1E SCP-443-1 Δ5161 (MR)A-side runout
XSV-87019-1E SCP-443-2 Δ5161-X (MR)B-side runout
Nina SimoneNina's Choice
Vinyl pressings
Nina's Choice
by Nina Simone · 1963
15 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzSoulJazzFunk / Soul
Nina's Choice 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 Nina's Choice
11 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
- Colpix Records CP 443
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV-87016-1BRunout side A, stamped
XTV-87017-1ARunout side B, stamped
XTV-87016Label side A
XTV-87017Label side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 443
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV-87016-1BSide-1 runout
XTV-87017-1ASide-2 runout
XTV-87016Side-1 label
XTV-87017Side-2 label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records SCP 443
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV-87018-1E SCP-443-1 Δ5161A-side runout
XSV-87019-1E SCP-443-2 Δ5161-XB-side runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 443Colpix Records SCP 443
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV-87018-1CSide-1 runout
XSV-87019-1DSide-2 runout
XSV-87019-1BSide-1 runout
XSV-87019-1ASide-2 runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 443Colpix Records SCP 443
- 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 15 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 | Australia | Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records SCP 443 / Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records SCP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443 / Colpix Records SCP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443 / Colpix Records SCP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records CP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Colpix Records SCP 443First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Cornbread Records CRNBR16063LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO025LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Colpix Records CP.443LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Trouble In Mind5:32
- A2Memphis In June2:35
- A3Cotton Eyed Joe2:51
- A4Work Song2:31
- A5Forbidden Fruit3:45
- B1Little Liza Jane4:53
- B2Rags And Old Iron4:07
- B3You Can Have Him5:43
- B4Just Say I Love Him6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nina's Choice are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Nina's Choice are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 2023.
When was Nina's Choice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Colpix Records SCP 443.
How do I tell if my copy of Nina's Choice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCP 443, CP 443) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV-87018-1E SCP-443-1 Δ5161 (MR) and XSV-87019-1E SCP-443-2 Δ5161-X (MR). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nina's Choice 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.
