Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3611
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SM 3611 ALabel side A
SM 3611 BLabel side B
The Nat King Cole TrioSings & Plays
Vinyl pressings
Sings & Plays
by The Nat King Cole Trio · 1973
10 pressings5 countriesSwingVocalJazz
Sings & Plays was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Sings & Plays
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3611
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Joker SM 3611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Italy | Joker SM 3611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Italy | Joker SM 3611LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Italy | Joker SM 3611LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Spain | Bass SBLP 3011LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | Brazil | Joker LP 9005 / Joker 9005LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Joker LP 9005 / Joker 9005LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Joker LP 9005 / Joker 9005LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Affinity AFS 1001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Brunswick DZ 177 004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Lorraine3:01
- A2Honeysuckle Rose2:35
- A3Gone With The Draft2:44
- A4This Side Up2:51
- A5Babs2:27
- A6Scotchin' With The Soda2:37
- B1Early Morning Blues2:48
- B2This Will Make You Laugh3:21
- B3I Like To Riff2:51
- B4Call The Police3:14
- B5Are You Fer It?3:16
- B6That Ain't Right3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings & Plays are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sings & Plays are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was Sings & Plays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy. One of them is Joker SM 3611.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings & Plays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 3611) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SM 3611 A and SM 3611 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings & Plays 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.
