Denmark
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-673
- Format
- 7"
Frank SinatraOur Town
Vinyl pressings
Our Town
by Frank Sinatra · 1955
10 pressings7 countriesVocalBalladJazzPop
Our Town was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Our Town
1 pressing came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-673First year7" | 7" |
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records EAP-1-6737", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 10257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 10257" | 7" |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 10257", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-6737", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-6737", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Capitol Records EAP1-6737", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Capitol Records EAP I-6737", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-6737", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Our Town
- A2The Impatient Years
- B1Love And Marriage
- B2Look To Our Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Our Town are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Our Town are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Our Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Denmark. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-673.
How do I tell if my copy of Our Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-673) 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 Our Town 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.
