US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3594
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-16138Label A-Side
45-16139Label B-Side
The King SistersIn Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low
Vinyl pressings
In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low
by The King Sisters · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low
9 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3594
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14711
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14711
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1239
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F-3594
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1239First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records F-3594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records F 3594First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records K 20 722 / Capitol Records F 35947", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records 3594First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Switzerland | Capitol Records 3594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14711First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14711First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3594First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIn Hamburg (When The Nights Are Long)
- BWhile The Lights Are Low
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low are there?
10 vinyl pressings of In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records F3594.
How do I tell if my copy of In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3594, 45-CL 14711, CP-1239, F-3594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-16138 and 45-16139. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Hamburg / While The Lights Are Low 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.