Vinyl pressings
by Frank Sinatra · 1968
Francis A. & Edward K. was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 13 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.
30739 FS-1024-A-1-D OVariation 1, Side A etched then stamped
30740 FS-1024-B 1-B OVariation 1, Side B etched then stamped
30739 FS 1024 1F o 1 A :Variation 2, Side A, etched then stamped
30740 FS 1024 1H o A 1 PVariation 2, Side B, etched then stamped
T \ 30739 FS 1024 1-B o /\15Runout Etched, T, o Stamped
T \ o 30740 FS-1024 1-D D1Runout Etched, T, o Stamped
30,739Side A label
30,740Side B label
S 1 30739 FS-1024-A-1-E o A2Side A runout, variant 1
S 1 30740 FS-1024-B o A2Side B runout, variant 1
S 30739 FS-1024-A-1-D 1 o A2Side A runout, variant 2
S 1 30740 FS-1024-B 1-B o A3Side B runout, variant 2
10739 F-1024 A-1-B O A1Variation 1, Side A etched then stamped
10740 F-1024 B-1-B O A1Variation 1, Side B etched then stamped
10,739Side A label
10,740Side B label
10739 F1024-A - 1B OVariation 1, Side A etched
10740 F1024-B - 1B OVariation 1, Side B etched
10,739Side A label
10,740Side B label
RSLP1024A-1◊W STEREOSide A
RSLP1024B-1◊W STEREOSide B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Argentina | Music Hall MH-12.737/1First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | Reprise Records FS 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | Reprise Records FS-1024 / Reprise Records 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Brazil | Reprise Records RLP 77.013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Canada | Reprise Records FS 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Reprise Records FS 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Reprise Records SRI 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8025First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Reprise Records F 1024 / Reprise Records F.1024First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | South Africa | Reprise Records FSF 1024 / Reprise Records FSF.1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Reprise Records HRE (S) 291-11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Reprise Records RSLP 1024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Reprise Records RLP 1024First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Reprise Records FS 1024 stereoLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Reprise Records FS 1024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Reprise Records K 44010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Reprise Records P-8471RLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Reprise Records P 8471RLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Hispavox S 90.333LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Reprise Records 1024LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Reprise Records FS 1024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Reprise Records FS. 1024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Reprise Records W 44010LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Reprise Records GX 01 - 289LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Reprise Records FS 1024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Reprise Records FS 1024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Reprise Records FS 1024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
35 vinyl pressings of Francis A. & Edward K. are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Reprise Records FS 1024.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FS 1024, F 1024, RSLP 1024, RLP 1024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 30739 FS-1024-A-1-D O and 30740 FS-1024-B 1-B O. 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.
