US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 44086Side 1
XSM 44087Side 2
The Four LadsBreezin' Along
Vinyl pressings
Breezin' Along
by The Four Lads · 1958
10 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Breezin' Along was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Breezin' Along
7 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1223
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XIP43861-1D ⌂ H ISide A runout
XIP43862-1D ⌂ H I ISide B runout
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1223
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP43861-1B 1A1VRunout, Stamped, Side A
XLP43862-1J -Runout, Stamped, Side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1223
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP43861 1BSide A runout
XLP43862 1BSide B runout
x"lp" 43861Side A label
x"lp" 43862Side B label
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1223
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP43861-1GA-Side stamped runout
II IIA-Side etched runout
XLP43862-1BB-Side stamped runout
1AB-Side etched runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Columbia CL 1223First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Columbia CS 8035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CS 8035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1223First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CS 8035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1223First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1223First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Coronet KLP 724LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSRP 8035LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CS 8035 / Columbia Special Products CSRP 8035LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Breezin' Along With The Breeze
- A2That Old Feeling
- A3Swingin' Down The Lane
- A4Someone Like You
- A5You Were Meant For Me
- A6Hit The Road To Dreamland
- B1Long Ago (And Far Away)
- B2That's My Desire
- B3Someone To Watch Over Me
- B4I'll String Along With You
- B5Come To Me
- B6A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Breezin' Along are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Breezin' Along are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Breezin' Along first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 8035.
How do I tell if my copy of Breezin' Along is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8035, CL 1223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 44086 and XSM 44087. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Breezin' Along 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.
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