US
April 17, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 13885A side label
ZSP 13794B side label
Rosemary ClooneyIt's The Same / Dot's Nice - Donna Fight!
Vinyl pressings
It's The Same / Dot's Nice - Donna Fight!
by Rosemary Clooney · 1953
11 pressings4 countriesJazzPop
It's The Same was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 It's The Same
9 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 17, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 13885 1 1N HSide A, stamped in dead wax
ZSP13794-1B HSide B, stamped in dead wax
US
April 17, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39980
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39980
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39980
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Columbia C-2180First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Denmark | Philips B 21057 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Philips B 21057 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 39980First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 39980First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 39980First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 4-39980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 4-39980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 4-39980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips B 21057 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 3998010", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIt's The Same
- BDot's Nice - Donna Fight!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's The Same are there?
11 vinyl pressings of It's The Same are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was It's The Same first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia 4-39980, released April 17, 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of It's The Same is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-39980, 39980, C-2180, B 21057 H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP 13885 and ZSP 13794. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's The Same 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.
