Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1296
- Format
- LP, Album
Norman Luboff ChoirBut Beautiful
Vinyl pressings
But Beautiful
by Norman Luboff Choir · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesBalladChoralPop
But Beautiful was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 But Beautiful
10 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8114
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 45301Label side A
XSM 45302Label side B
US
April 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP45167-1CF C I\\\\\ TSide A runout, variant 1
XLP45168-1CF D II TSide B runout, variant 1
XLP45167-1CH 1 BIIISide A runout, variant 2
XLP45168-1BH T FIIIISide B runout, variant 2
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7302
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP45167-1BSide A runout, variant 1
XLP45168-1BSide B runout, variant 1
XLP45167-1AC DIIIIII TSide A runout, variant 2
XLP45168-1AA AIIIII TSide B runout, variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP45167-1AASIDE A (Variant 1)
XLP45167-1BSIDE B (Variant 1)
XLP45167-1BKSIDE A (Variant 2)
XLP45168-1CBSIDE B (Variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CS 8114First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Europe | Philips 840 052 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Philips B 07395 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | UK | Philips BBL 7302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1296First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8114First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8114LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1296LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1But Beautiful
- A2Pennies From Heaven
- A3Blue Moon
- A4I Should Care
- A5I Don't Know Why
- A6I'll See You In My Dreams
- B1Remember Me?
- B2For You
- B3Don't Blame Me
- B4Fools Rush In
- B5Don't Worry 'bout Me
- B6Moonglow
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of But Beautiful are there?
12 vinyl pressings of But Beautiful are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was But Beautiful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Canada, US, UK, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia CL 1296.
How do I tell if my copy of But Beautiful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1296, CS 8114, BBL 7302, 840 052 BY) 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 But Beautiful 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.
