US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8419
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM52563-1C
XSM52564-1A
The Chico Hamilton QuintetThe Chico Hamilton Special
Vinyl pressings
The Chico Hamilton Special
by The Chico Hamilton Quintet · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesBopSoul-JazzJazz
The Chico Hamilton Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Chico Hamilton Special
7 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
x"Lp" 52561Label Side 1
x"Lp" 52562Label Side 2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8419
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM52563-1E b |Side A runout
XSM52564-1D b |Side B runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP52561-1A BH1Side 1 runout
XLP52562-1C BH1Side 2 runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP52561-1DLabel Side 1
XLP52562-1BLabel Side 2
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STFL 584
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL 1619First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Fontana STFL 584First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1619First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1619First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1619First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Fontana TFL 5169 / Fontana TFL.5169LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia Odyssey 32 16 0288 / Odyssey 32 16 0288LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Columbia Odyssey 32 16 0288 / Odyssey 32 16 0288LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Doxy DAD141 / Down at Dawn DAD141LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia P 13290 / Columbia Special Products P 13290LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia P 13290 / Columbia Special Products P 13290LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Get Lost5:25
- A2Autumn Leaves4:20
- A3New Rhumba4:04
- A4Way Down5:27
- B1Afternoon Of A Breeze5:50
- B2Ladybird3:37
- B3Trio7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chico Hamilton Special are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Chico Hamilton Special are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 2013.
When was The Chico Hamilton Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 8419.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chico Hamilton Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8419, CL 1619, STFL 584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM52563-1C and XSM52564-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chico Hamilton Special 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.
