US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1955
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9559
9560
Billy May And His OrchestraUnforgettable / Silver And Gold
Vinyl pressings
Unforgettable / Silver And Gold
by Billy May And His Orchestra · 1952
10 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
Unforgettable / Silver And Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Unforgettable / Silver And Gold
4 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11 45-9559-N2 [lathe] 8-52A-Side Runout Etching
13 45-9560-N1 [lathe] 8-52B-Side Runout Etching
45-9559A-Side Label
45-9560B-Side Label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 1955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1-52 3 45-9559-N2A-side Run-out Etching
1-52 3 45-9560-N1B-side Runout Etching
45-9559A-side Label
45-9560B-side Label
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-905
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9559 - N1
9560 - N2
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-905First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 1955First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F1955First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F 1955First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 1955Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 1955Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80229Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 1955Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 195510", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AUnforgettable2:34
- BSilver And Gold2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unforgettable / Silver And Gold are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Unforgettable / Silver And Gold are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Unforgettable / Silver And Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Unforgettable / Silver And Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1955, F1955, F 1955, C-905) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9559 and 9560. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unforgettable / Silver And Gold 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.