US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-7995-N3Side A Runout
45-9023-N2Side B Runout
(45-7995) YSide A Label
(45-9023) ZSide B Label
Tennessee Ernie FordHey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses
Vinyl pressings
Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses
by Tennessee Ernie Ford · 1951
13 pressings8 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses
10 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1809
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1809
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7995-D4 1 C ☆A side runout
9023-D3 1 C ☆B side runout
7995-YA side label
9023-ZB side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1809
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7995-N4Side A Runout
9023-D2Side B Runout
7995-YSide A Label
9023-ZSide B Label
Austria
1951- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken Capitol CL 1809
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CC 7995Label side A
CC 9023Label side B
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-832
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7995-N3Side A Stamped
9023-N2Side B Stamped
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Austria | Telefunken Capitol CL 1809First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | Capitol Records C-832First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 1809First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 1809First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 1809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | Netherlands | Capitol Records C. 80202First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F1809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1809First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1809First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1809First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 202Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 1809Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13623Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHey, Good Lookin'
- BCool, Cool Kisses
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Austria, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records F1809.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F1809, 1809, CL 1809, C-832) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-7995-N3 and 45-9023-N2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey, Good Lookin' / Cool, Cool Kisses 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.
