US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Sammy Davis Jr.The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis
Vinyl pressings
The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1965
11 pressings6 countriesVocalBalladJazzPop
The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis
10 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6164
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: 10431-R-6164A-1B
Side 2: 10431-R-6164B-1B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library RL-50-5 SSL-16950
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-9317 SSL-16949 RL-50-5 4-T-EF RADIO LIBRARYSide A Runout
P-9318 SSL-16950 RL-50-5 4-T-EF RADIO LIBRARYSide B Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6164
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6164
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R6164A-1♢SSide A runout stamped
R6164B-1♢SSide B runout stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9 6164
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R6164A-1♢SSide A runout stamped
R6164B-1♢SSide B runout stamped
R6164A-4♢SSide A runout stamped (variant 2)
R6164B-2♢SSide B runout stamped (variant 2)
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Reprise Records R 6164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Reprise Records RS 6164 / Reprise Records RS-6164First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS 6164First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Reprise Records R 6164First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Reprise Records R9 6164First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Reprise Records R 6164First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Reprise Records RS 6164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Reprise Records R 6164First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library RL-50-5 SSL-16950First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Reprise Records RV 6038 / Disques Vogue RV 6038LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ramblin Rose2:25
- A2Unforgettable2:30
- A3Straighten Up And Fly Right2:42
- A4Pretend3:07
- A5Ballerina2:20
- A6It's Only A Paper Moon2:14
- A7Smile3:06
- B1Walkin' My Baby Back Home2:35
- B2Route 662:42
- B3For Sentimental Reasons2:05
- B4Send For Me2:45
- B5Sweet Lorraine2:54
- B6The Christmas Song3:20
- Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Reprise Records RS 6164.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 6164, R 6164, RL-50-5 SSL-16950, R9 6164) 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 The Nat King Cole Song Book By Sammy Davis 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.
