US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12262
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
The WailersTall Cool One
Vinyl pressings
Tall Cool One
by The Wailers · 1964
12 pressings2 countriesSurfGarage RockRock
Tall Cool One was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Tall Cool One
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9262
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-9262-1Side A etching
LP-9262 -2Side B etching
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12262
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-12262-1Side 1
LP-12262 -2Side 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9262
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP 9262 2 SIDE 1 ΛI lRunout A, Stamped
LP 9262 2 SIDE 2 Λl lRunout B, Stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12262
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-12262-2-SIDE1 Λ1 ISide A runout, variant 1
LP-12262-2-SIDE1 Λ1 ISide B runout, variant 1
LP-12262-2-SIDE1 Λ1 ISide A runout, variant 2
LP-12262-2-SIDE2 I Λ1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9262
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
o LP9262 SIDE#1 (1-A) T ISSI-IISide A etched & stamped
LP9262 SIDE#2 (1-A) T III-S IIIIISide B etched & stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Imperial LP 9262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-12262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-9262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-12262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-9262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-9262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-12262First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-9262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-12262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-9262First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial LP-12262LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Imperial LP-12262LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tall Cool One2:35
- A2Seattle2:03
- A3Hokey2:00
- A4Louie Louie2:32
- A5Doin' The Seaside2:15
- A6We're Going Surfin'2:05
- B1Frenzy2:09
- B2Shake Down1:59
- B3Party Time U.S.A.2:04
- B4Tough Talk2:00
- B5Isabella2:18
- B6Mashi1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tall Cool One are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tall Cool One are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Tall Cool One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Imperial LP-12262.
How do I tell if my copy of Tall Cool One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12262, LP-9262, LP 9262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tall Cool One 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.
