US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-629-D2 #2 (lathe symbol)Side A, stamped
F2-629-D2 (lathe symbol)Side B, stamped
Frank SinatraSession With Sinatra
Vinyl pressings
Session With Sinatra
by Frank Sinatra · 1955
12 pressings7 countriesBig BandSwingRock & RollDoo Wop
Session With Sinatra 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 Session With Sinatra
7 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
June 1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
UK
June 1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP.1 629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Australia
June 1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CEP 039
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MX71196Runout Side A Etched
MX71197Runout Side B Etched
Netherlands
June 1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Denmark
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1 629 D3Runout A Side, Stamped
F2 629 D3Runout B Side, Stamped
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-629First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-629First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-629First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Australia | Capitol Records CEP 039First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-629First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-629First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Capitol Records EAP.1 629First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records EAP-1-6297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Chile | Capitol Records 1-6297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-6297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP-1-6297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-6297", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)
- A2Don't Change Your Mind About Me
- B1Learnin' The Blues
- B2Why Should I Cry Over You?
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Session With Sinatra are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Session With Sinatra are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Session With Sinatra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-629.
How do I tell if my copy of Session With Sinatra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-629, EAP.1 629, CEP 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-629-D2 #2 (lathe symbol) and F2-629-D2 (lathe symbol). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Session With Sinatra 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.
