US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-519-D2 2 <anvil>A side runout
F2-519-D1 <anvil>B side runout
Benny Goodman2 For The Record
Vinyl pressings
2 For The Record
by Benny Goodman · 1955
16 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
2 For The Record was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 2 For The Record
10 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
CAP F1-519 XU Manufactured in GermanyA-Side stamped
CAP F2-519 XU Manufactured in GermanyB-Side stamped
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7XCAP104
7XCAP105
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CEP-030Capitol Records F1-519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MX61185 F1-519-D2Runout Side A
MX61186 F2-519-D1Runout Side B
MX61185Label Side A
MX61186Label Side B
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
CAP F1-519 XU Manufactured in Germany P-A
CAP F2-519 XU Manufactured in Germany P-A
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Australia | Capitol Records CEP-030 / Capitol Records F1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-519First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-5197", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-5197", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-5197" | 7" |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-519 / Capitol Records EAP1-5197", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-519 / Capitol Records EAP1-5197", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-5197", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AAll The Cats Join In
- B1After You've Gone
- B2There'll Be Some Changes Made
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2 For The Record are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 2 For The Record are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was 2 For The Record first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Australia, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-519.
How do I tell if my copy of 2 For The Record is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-519, CEP-030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-519-D2 2 <anvil> and F2-519-D1 <anvil>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2 For The Record 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.
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