Vinyl pressings
by Bing Crosby · 1956
High Society (Sound Track) was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 9 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.
W1-750-N5 [Anvil symbol]Runout side A, variant 1
W2-750-N10#2 [Anvil symbol]Runout side B, variant 1
- W1-750-N2#3 [Anvil symbol]Runout side A, variant 2
- W2-750-N2//2 [Anvil symbol]Runout side B, variant 2
W1-750-N5 [Anvil symbol]Runout side A, variant 1
W2-750-N7 [Anvil symbol]Runout side B, variant 1
W1-750Label A
W2-750Label B
- F1-750-D3#³Side A runout stamped, # etched
- F8-750-D5Side B runout stamped
- F2-750-D3Side C runout stamped
- F7-750-D2Side D runout stamped
-W1-750-D1 ["Anvil / Lathe" symbol]Side A runout
-W2-750-D2 ["Anvil / Lathe" symbol]Side B runout
W1-750Side A label
W2-750Side B label
W1-750Side A label
W2-750Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records LCT 6116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records W-750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records W-750 / Capitol Records W 750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Brazil | Capitol Records W-750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Canada | Capitol Records W750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Capitol Records W 750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Capitol Records W-750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Norway | Capitol Records W 750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | South Africa | Capitol Records W 750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | South Africa | Capitol Records SW-750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records LCT 6116LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records EDM 750 / Capitol Records EDM-750First yearBox Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album | Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records W750 / Capitol Records W-750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records W-750 / Capitol Records W750First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records W750 / Capitol Records W-750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Japan | Capitol Records CSP 1065LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | Japan | Capitol Records CSP-1065LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8273LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records SW-750 / Capitol Records SW750LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records SW-750 / Capitol Records SW750LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1968 | Denmark | Capitol Records 6E 048-50714LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8273LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8273LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Emidisc 1C 048-50 714 / Capitol Records 1C 048-50 714LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records LCT 6116 / Capitol Records 054-80141LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 048 50714LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records C 048 50714 / Emidisc C 048 50714LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records C 048 50714 / Emidisc C 048 50714LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/4776 / World Record Club S-4776LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 048-50.714LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records SLCT 6116LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S/4776 / World Record Club S-4776LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Brazil | Capitol Records SC 13002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SW-750 / Capitol Records SW 750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8273LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/4776 / World Record Club S-4776LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records SW-750 / Capitol Records SW 750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records SW-750 / Capitol Records SW 750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Capitol Records 2-90.019 / Belter 2-90.019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Australia | World Record Club S/4776 / World Record Club S-4776LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 028-50714LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | All Round Trading AR 31079 / All Round Trading PL 31079LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Netherlands | International Foundation Of Picturedisc Promotion (I.F.P.P.) AR 30079LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | All Round Trading AR 31079LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records 8282 / Capitol Records SW 750LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records SW 750LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW-750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW-750LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW-750 / Capitol Records SW.750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW 750 / Capitol Records SW750LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW-750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | Emidisc 63 680 / Columbia 1 C 048-50 714LP, Reissue, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Reissue, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SW 750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records LCT 6116LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Capitol Records W750 / Capitol Records W-750LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Capitol Records W 750LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Capitol Records C048-50714LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Capitol Records W750 / Capitol Records W 750LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 024-15 0714 1 / Capitol Records 1C 024-15 0714 1LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
115 vinyl pressings of High Society (Sound Track) are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1956 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records W750, released July 1956.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W750, EDM 750, W-750, LCT 6116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W1-750-N5 [Anvil symbol] and W2-750-N10#2 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
