Netherlands
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 20034 H
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CAP W1 20034-1 9Side 1 runout
CAP-W2-20034-1 5Side 2 runout
W 1-20034Side 1 label
W 2-20034Side 2 label
Vinyl pressings
Sinatra's Greatest
by Frank Sinatra · 1960
24 pressings7 countriesBig BandJazz
Sinatra's Greatest was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Sinatra's Greatest
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | Capitol Records W 20034 HFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records C 048-50701 / Emidisc C 048-50701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 048-50701 / Capitol Records C 048 50 701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Italy | Emidisc 3C 048-50701 / Capitol Records 3C 048-50701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 048-50.701 / Emidisc 1 J 048-50.701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Prestige For Pleasure 4M032-80466LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Prestige For Pleasure 4M032-80466LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4M032-80466LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Capitol Records C 048-50 701 / Emidisc C 048-50701LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 83 055 / Capitol Records 83 055LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 048-50 701 / Capitol Records C 048-50 701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 048 CRY 50 701 / Capitol Records 1C 048-50 701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 83 055LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 73 055LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 7937781 / EMI Electrola 7937781LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 83 055 / Capitol Records 83 055LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 83 055 W 20 034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 83 055 / Capitol Records SMK 83055LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 048-50 701 / Capitol Records C 048-50 701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 048-50 701 / Capitol Records C 048-50 701LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Chicago
- A2Brazil
- A3I Cover The Waterfront
- A4Isle Of Capri
- A5The Lady Is A Tramp
- A6Dancing In The Dark
- B1Cheek To Cheek
- B2Laura
- B3Something's Gotta Give
- B4There's A Small Hotel
- B5Bewitched
- B6Saturday Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sinatra's Greatest are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Sinatra's Greatest are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1970.
When was Sinatra's Greatest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records W 20034 H.
How do I tell if my copy of Sinatra's Greatest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 20034 H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAP W1 20034-1 9 and CAP-W2-20034-1 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sinatra's Greatest 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.
