US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1448
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP49286 - 1G IH
XLP49287 - 1K II X IH
Frank SinatraReflections
Vinyl pressings
Reflections
by Frank Sinatra · 1959
11 pressings7 countriesVocalBalladJazzPop
Reflections 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 Reflections
4 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Columbia CL 1448
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP49286 - 1CRunout side A
XLP49287 - 1DRunout side B
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1448
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Netherlands
1959- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 682 501 TLFontana 682 501 T L
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1448First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Fontana 682 501 TL / Fontana 682 501 T LFirst yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1448First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1448First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Coronet KLP 874LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Fontana TFL.5107LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CL 1448LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1961 | France | Fontana 682 501 TL / Fontana 682 501 T LLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 22AP 2514LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SL 1059LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Fontana TFL.5107 / Fontana 682 085 TLLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Stella By Starlight
- A2But Beautiful
- A3Body And Soul
- A4Where Or When
- A5When Your Lover Has Gone
- A6Strange Music
- B1Goodnight, Irene
- B2Dear Little Boy Of Mine
- B3Mighty Lak' A Rose
- B4Cradle Song
- B5Nature Boy
- B6All The Things You Are
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reflections are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Reflections are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1983.
When was Reflections first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia CL 1448.
How do I tell if my copy of Reflections is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1448, 682 501 TL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP49286 - 1G IH and XLP49287 - 1K II X IH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reflections 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.
