US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1224Capitol Records EAP-1-1224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Frank SinatraHigh Hopes
Vinyl pressings
High Hopes
by Frank Sinatra · 1959
12 pressings9 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
High Hopes was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 High Hopes
9 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 8 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-1224-D4 #3 [Anvil symbol] -Runout A
F2-1224-D3 #4 [Anvil symbol] -Runout B
F1-1224Label A
F2-1224Label B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ET1 F1 1224-1 ORunout Side A
ET1 F2 1224-1 PRunout Side B
Argentina
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Brazil
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1224Capitol Records EAP1 1224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F1-1224Side A [stamped]
F2-1224Side B [stamped]
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1224
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Argentina | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Brazil | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224 / Capitol Records EAP1 1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Ireland | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224 / Capitol Records EAP-1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-1224First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-12247", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-12247", EP, Repress | 7", EP, Repress |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1 / 1224 / Capitol Records EAP1 12247", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1High Hopes
- A2All My Tomorrows
- B1French Foreign Legion
- B2Mr. Success
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High Hopes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of High Hopes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was High Hopes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-1224.
How do I tell if my copy of High Hopes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-1224) 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 High Hopes 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.
