Nat King Cole - Just One of Those Things - Ramblin’ Rose - The Best of Nat King Cole - Love Is the Thing - Tape reels - 1957

Lot of four original Capitol Records stereo reel-to-reel tapes by Nat “King” Cole (1957–1968)
A very interesting lot consisting of four original pre-recorded Capitol tapes, complete with boxes and reels. It offers a fine overview of Nat King Cole’s stereo output during the golden age of pre-recorded magnetic tape.


1. Love Is the Thing – Capitol ZW-824 (1957)
Full Dimensional Stereo, 4-track, 7½ IPS.
Condition: Box Nm | Media Nm

Arranged and conducted by Gordon Jenkins.
One of Cole’s most celebrated albums, featuring elegant romantic and orchestral arrangements.

Tracklist:
Stardust • It’s All in the Game • When I Fall in Love • Ain’t Misbehavin’ • When Sunny Gets Blue • Love Is the Thing • At Last • Stay As Sweet As You Are • I Thought About Marie • Where Can I Go Without You
Original box with the classic illustrated artwork, in excellent condition for its age. Original Capitol reel with complete gold label.



2. The Best of Nat King Cole – Capitol X 2944 (c. 1968)
3¾ IPS tape, duplicated and distributed by Ampex (Elk Grove Village, Ill.).
Condition: Box Nm | Media Nm

Compilation of major hits produced by Lee Gillette and Dave Dexter Jr.

Tracklist:
Mona Lisa • L-O-V-E • Answer Me, My Love • Sweet Lorraine • Too Young • Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer • I Don’t Want to Be Hurt Anymore • Route 66 • Dear Lonely Hearts • Ramblin’ Rose
Original blue box with photo of Cole. Transparent Ampex reel with complete label.



3. Ramblin’ Rose – Capitol ZT-1793 (1962)
Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo, 4-track, 7½ IPS.
Condition: Box Nm | Media Ex

Orchestra and chorus conducted by Belford Hendricks.

Album celebrating Cole’s 25th career anniversary, featuring the major title hit.

Tracklist:
Ramblin’ Rose • Wolverton Mountain • Twilight on the Trail • I Don’t Want It That Way • He’ll Have to Go • When You’re Smiling • Goodnight, Irene, Goodnight • Your Cheatin’ Heart • One Has My Name, the Other Has My Heart • Skip to My Lou • The Good Times • Sing Another Song (And We’ll All Go Home)
Original light-blue box in good condition. Capitol reel with gold label.



4. Just One of Those Things – Capitol ZD-28 (1957/1958)
2-channel stereo tape, 7½ IPS for in-line heads (early stereo edition).
Condition: Box Vg+ | Media Nm

Orchestra conducted by Billy May.

Particularly sought after by audiophiles as one of Cole’s early 2-track stereo releases.

Tracklist:
When Your Lover Has Gone • Who’s Sorry Now? • Once in a While • These Foolish Things Remind Me of You • Just for the Fun of It • Don’t Get Around Much Anymore • I Understand • Just One of Those Things • The Song Is Ended • I Should Care • The Party’s Over
Original box with red illustration (shows age and wear consistent with the period). Original Scotch Magnetic Tape reel.

General Condition
The tapes show only a few superficial scratches and, considering their age (almost 60–70 years), are in impeccable condition. They are well wound and free from any evident damage or deformation.
The original boxes show the normal signs of aging and shelf wear (especially the ZD-28), but remain intact and presentable.

Collector’s Notes
Four representative titles from Nat King Cole’s Capitol stereo era. The presence of the early 2-track edition (ZD-28) makes the lot especially interesting for vintage audio collectors and vocal jazz enthusiasts.