US
April 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H-492Capitol Records H492
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
H1=492=D4 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped
H2=492=D1 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped
H1-492A side label
H2-492B side label
Pee Wee Hunt And His OrchestraSwingin' Around
Vinyl pressings
Swingin' Around
by Pee Wee Hunt And His Orchestra · 1954
25 pressings7 countriesDixielandJazz
Swingin' Around was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Swingin' Around
14 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP1-492Capitol Records EAP2-492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T492Capitol Records T-492
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H-492
- Format
- LP, 10"
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H-492
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
H1-492-D7In addition, a non-performable special character
- H2-492-D4In addition, a non-performable special character
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T492Capitol Records T-492
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-492-D1#2 ☆Side A runout; stamped
- T2-492-D3 [Scranton anvil]Side B runout; stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Capitol Records CLP 932First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records T492 / Capitol Records T-492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records H-492First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records H-492First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records H 492First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records EAP1-492 / Capitol Records EAP2-492First year7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records T492 / Capitol Records T-492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records H-492First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records H-492First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records T492 / Capitol Records T-492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records T492 / Capitol Records T-492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records T492 / Capitol Records T-492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records H-492 / Capitol Records H492First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | Australia | Capitol Records CLP-032First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 1059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03868 / World Record Club R.03868LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Regal REG 1022 / Regal REG.1022LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 038-85588 / Capitol Records T492LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records T-492LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Regal REGJ 1022LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Regal REG 1022 / Regal REG.1022LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LC.6671LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LC.667110", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records H492 / Capitol Records T-49210", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records H49210", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Peg O' My Heart1:45
- A2Somebody Stole My Gal2:09
- A3Easy Melody2:00
- A4Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone1:58
- B1Ida! Sweet As Apple Cider2:20
- B2The Varsity Drag2:00
- B3Spain2:21
- B4Swingin' Around2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swingin' Around are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Swingin' Around are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1954 and 1977.
When was Swingin' Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records H-492, released April 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Swingin' Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-492, EAP1-492, T492, CLP-032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H1=492=D4 [Anvil symbol] and H2=492=D1 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swingin' Around 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.
