US
May 27, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL8486
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 5468T1 1 PRunout A
MG 5469T2 1 PRunout B
MG 5468Label A
MG 5469◉Label B
Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Swings
Vinyl pressings
Sammy Swings
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1957
13 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Sammy Swings was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Sammy Swings
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
May 27, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8486
- Format
- LP, Promo, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 5468Side A matrix
MG 5469◈Side B matrix
MG 5468T2 1 PSide A runout
MG 5469T2 1 PSide B runout
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8215
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-5468-2BSide 1
MG-5469-1BSide 2
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 87 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 87 007 LPBM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca JDL-5070
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Brunswick 87 007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Brunswick 87 007 LPBMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | Decca JDL-5070First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Festival Records FR12-1496First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8215First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL8486First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8486First yearLP, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8215LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-3139LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS734HLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SRA250 537LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FR12-1496LP | LP |
| ? | Brazil | Decca SLP-7834LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Temptation
- A2The Lady's In Love With You
- A3Comes Love
- A4Don't Get Around Much Anymore
- A5That Old Black Magic
- A6Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be
- B1Begin The Beguine
- B2By Myself
- B3The Gypsy In My Soul
- B4Will You Still Be Mine
- B5Don'cha Go 'Way Mad
- B6Perdido (Lost)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sammy Swings are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sammy Swings are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 2017.
When was Sammy Swings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Decca DL8486, released May 27, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Sammy Swings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL8486, DL 8486, LAT 8215, 87 007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 5468T1 1 P and MG 5469T2 1 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sammy Swings 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.
