US
June 1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CC 139Capitol Records CC-139
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
3743E side label
3741F side label
The Nat King Cole TrioKing Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4
Vinyl pressings
King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4
by The Nat King Cole Trio · 1949
13 pressings5 countriesVocalBopJazz
King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4
2 pressings came out in 1949, the album's first year. 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
June 1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CC-139
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
3755-7D-2 [anvil] 3A stamped, 3 raised stamp
3742-2D-3 [anvil] 3B stamped, 3 raised stamp
3754-3D-1#2 [anvil] 1C stamped, 1 raised stamp, # etched
3753-2D-3 [anvil] 2D stamped, 2 raised stamp
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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records CC 139 / Capitol Records CC-139First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records CC-139First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Germany | Capitol Records H-177LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1950 | Germany | Capitol Records EBF 1777", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records H-177LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records H-177 / Capitol Records H177LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records H-17710", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records CCF 177 / Capitol Records CCF-1777", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records EBF 1777", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records CC 139 / Capitol Records CC-139Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Compilation, Box Set | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Compilation, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records H-17710", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| ? | France | Capitol Records H-177LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | USA & Canada | Capitol Records H17710", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Used To Love You (But It's All Over Now)
- A2Bop Kick
- B1Yes Sir, That's My Baby
- B2'Tis Autumn
- C1For All We Know
- C2Laugh! Cool Clown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1949 and 1950.
When was King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US. One of them is Capitol Records CC 139, released June 1949.
How do I tell if my copy of King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC 139, CC-139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3743 and 3741. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Cole And His Trio, Vol. 4 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.
