Capitol Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Swingin' Side Of Nat King Cole
| Recorded | c. 1962 |
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| Label | Capitol Records |
| Released | 1962 |
| Discogs | master 443261 |
The record
A Capitol-era set catching Cole in easy uptempo mode, trading the string-heavy balladry of his pop hits for brisk swing arrangements that recall his trio roots. Proof that the smooth baritone could still swing hard when the material called for it.
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1962 | Capitol Records · SW-1724 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1962 | Capitol Records — MONO |
| 1962 | Capitol Records · SW 1724 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Capitol Records · SXA-1724 — Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1962 | Capitol Records · W 1724 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1962 | Capitol Records · SW-1724 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Capitol Records · EAP 1-20556 — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Capitol Records · EAP 4-1724 — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| — | Capitol Records · ECJ-60013 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Reissue |
| — | Capitol Records · ECJ-60013 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| — | Capitol Records · ECJ-60013 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |