US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-34386-N1 [lathe]Side A runout stamped
45-E-34413-N1 [lathe]Side B runout stamped
45-E 34386A-Side Label
45-E 34413B-Side Label
Frank SinatraMy Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby
Vinyl pressings
My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby
by Frank Sinatra · 1961
12 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-E 34386-D2 *Side A runout etched
45-E 34413-D2 *Side B runout etched
45-E 34386A-Side Label
45-E 34413B-Side Label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 34686 45Side A Matrix
F 34413 45Side B Matrix
F 34386-1 L ET 1Side A Runout, Stamped
F 34413-1 GG ET 3Side B Runout, Stamped
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4 Prong Centre
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1434
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1434First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records 4546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Finland | Capitol Records F 4546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Mexico | Capitol Records 5741First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 4546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4546First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 45467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 21 903 / Capitol Records F 45467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records F 45467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMy Blue Heaven2:00
- BSentimental Baby2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby are there?
12 vinyl pressings of My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4546.
How do I tell if my copy of My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4546, 45-CL 15193, CL 15193, CP-1434) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-34386-N1 [lathe] and 45-E-34413-N1 [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Blue Heaven / Sentimental Baby 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.
