US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT 2602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Duophonic
Frank SinatraForever Frank
Vinyl pressings
Forever Frank
by Frank Sinatra · 1966
15 pressings8 countriesSwingBig BandVocalJazz
Forever Frank was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Forever Frank
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T - I - 2602 - H · 3 ·Side A etched
T - 2 - 2602 - H · 3 ·Side B etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2602Capitol Records T-2602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T - I - 2602 - H · 3 ·Side 1 etched, variant 1
T - 2 - 2602 - H · 3 ·Side 2 etched, variant 1
T1-2602-P2 LWSide 1 etched, variant 2
T2-2602-P-4 LWSide 2 etched, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2602Capitol Records T-2602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-2602-P2 LWSide 1 etched
T2-2602-P-4 LWSide 2 etched
T1-2602Side 1 label
T2-2602Side 2 label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2602-F1 [IAM triangle]Side A runout, stamped
T2-2602-F1 [IAM triangle]Side B runout, stamped
T1-2602Side A label
T2-2602Side B label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-2602-P1 Side OneSide A Etched
T2-2602-P1 Side TwoSide B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records DT 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T.2602 / Capitol Records T 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records DT 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2602 / Capitol Records T-2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2602 / Capitol Records T-2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Venezuela | Capitol Records T 2602First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Brazil | Capitol Records T 2602LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/4590LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST.2602LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records T 2602LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 246 / Capitol Records DT-2602LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 2602LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Can I Steal A Little Love
- A2Your Love For Me
- A3Chicago
- A4Melody Of Love
- A5Two Hearts Two Kisses
- A6Flowers Mean Forgiveness
- B1Same Old Song And Dance
- B2If It's The Last Thing I Do
- B3From The Bottom To The Top
- B4Don't Make A Beggar Of Me
- B5You'll Get Yours
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Frank are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Forever Frank are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was Forever Frank first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, New Zealand, Venezuela. One of them is Capitol Records DT 2602.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Frank is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DT 2602, T 2602, T.2602) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Frank 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.
