US
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 978
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ted Heath And His Music'Fats' Waller Album
Vinyl pressings
'Fats' Waller Album
by Ted Heath And His Music · 1952
10 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
'Fats' Waller Album 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 'Fats' Waller Album
5 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records BEPA-12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
EFF.369Volume 1, Side 1
EFF.370Volume 1, Side 2
EFF.371Volume 2, Side 1
EFF.372Volume 2, Side 2
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 978
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 1985-1B G N 12 CASide A runout, stamped
ARL 1986-1B BN N 2 CASide B runout, stamped
ARL.1985Side A label
ARL.1986Side B label
Brazil
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLC-5.102
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL 1985-1B CSide 1
CA ARL 1985-1B 4Side 2
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 978
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Brazil | London Records LLC-5.102First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Canada | London Records LL 978First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records LL 978First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records BEPA-12First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | London Records LL 978First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | London Records 1424 / London Records 142510", 78 RPM, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono | 10", 78 RPM, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LK 4074LP | LP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Richmond B 20082LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Jasmine Records JASM 2007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LKA 4074 / Decca LKA-4074LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Honeysuckle Rose
- A2Ain't Misbehavin'
- A3Blue, Turning Grey Over You
- A4Jitterbug Waltz
- A5I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
- A6Alligator Crawl
- B1Soho
- B2Limehouse
- B3Piccadilly
- B4Chelsea
- B5Bond Street
- B6Whitechapel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 'Fats' Waller Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 'Fats' Waller Album are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1982.
When was 'Fats' Waller Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is London Records LL 978.
How do I tell if my copy of 'Fats' Waller Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 978, BEPA-12, LLC-5.102) 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 'Fats' Waller Album 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.