UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3129
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CO.47040
CO.47399
Rosemary ClooneyBotch-A-Me / Half As Much
Vinyl pressings
Botch-A-Me / Half As Much
by Rosemary Clooney · 1952
16 pressings10 countriesPop
Botch-A-Me / Half As Much was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Botch-A-Me / Half As Much
7 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3129
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CO 47040-1A R 1A stamped
CO 47399-1A R 1B stamped
CO 47040A label
CO 47399B label
Belgium
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 3129
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 47040 - 1ARunout side 1
CO 47399 - 1ARunout side 2
Germany
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DW 5189
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
India
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 3129
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 47040-1A AA side runout
CO 47399-1A RB side runout
CO. 47040A side label
CO. 47399B side label
Italy
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CQ 2502
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Belgium | Columbia DB 3129First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Columbia DW 5189First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | India | Columbia DB. 3129First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Italy | Columbia CQ 2502First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Sweden | Columbia DS 2068 / Columbia DB 3129First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3129First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3129First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia SCM50197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1954 | Germany | Columbia SCMW 1187", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia C 20006Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 3129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5189Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 3129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 926Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 3129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABotch-A-Me (Be-Ba-Baciami Piccina)
- BHalf As Much
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Botch-A-Me / Half As Much are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Botch-A-Me / Half As Much are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1952 and 1954.
When was Botch-A-Me / Half As Much first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK, Belgium, Germany, India and more. One of them is Columbia D.B. 3129.
How do I tell if my copy of Botch-A-Me / Half As Much is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 3129, DB 3129, DW 5189, DB. 3129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO.47040 and CO.47399. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Botch-A-Me / Half As Much 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.
