US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-737
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Oliver Nelson And His OrchestraFantabulous
Vinyl pressings
Fantabulous
by Oliver Nelson And His Orchestra · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesBig BandHard BopSwingPost Bop
Fantabulous was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Fantabulous
3 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-737Argo LPS-737
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R4RS-6730-1 LPS-737 S-1 13152(Side 1) Stamped
R4RS-6731-1 LPS-737 S-2 13153(Side 2) Stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-737
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-737First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-737 / Argo LPS-737First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-737First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Cadet MJ-1020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Cadet MJ-1020LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR S-506 / Funckler LP 737LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR S-506LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Argo 737 / Argo LP 737LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo 737 / Argo LP-737LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Argo 737 / Argo LP-737LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hobo Flats4:12
- A2Post No Bills5:28
- A3A Bientot3:44
- A4Three Plus One3:24
- B1Take Me With You5:25
- B2Daylie's Double4:00
- B3Teenie's Blues4:05
- B4Laz-ie Kate3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantabulous are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fantabulous are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was Fantabulous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Argo LP-737.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantabulous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-737) 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 Fantabulous 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.