US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 2-528Capitol Records ALBUM 528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F3-528-D1#3 [Anvil symbol]A-side runout
F4-528-D4 [Anvil symbol]B-side runout
F3-528A-side label
F4-528B-side label
Frank SinatraSwing Easy! (Part 2)
Vinyl pressings
Swing Easy! (Part 2)
by Frank Sinatra · 1954
13 pressings9 countriesBig BandVocalSwingJazz
Swing Easy! (Part 2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Swing Easy! (Part 2)
6 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 2-528Capitol Records ALBUM EAP 2-528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F3-528 D1 #2 [Anvil symbol]Side A runout, stamped
F4-528 D1 [Anvil symbol]Side B runout, stamped
F3-528Side A label
F4-528Side B label
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 2-528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 2-528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
M3 158009 F3-528-D2stamped on A runout
M3 158008 F4-528-D13stamped on B runout
Italy
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 2-528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 2-528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
(F3-528)Label Side A
(F4-528)Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 2-528First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 2-528First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 2-528First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 2-528First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records EAP 2-528 / Capitol Records ALBUM 528First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records EAP 2-528 / Capitol Records ALBUM EAP 2-528First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records EAP 2-5287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Taking A Chance On Love
- A2Jeepers Creepers
- B1Get Happy
- B2All Of Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing Easy! (Part 2) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Swing Easy! (Part 2) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1954 and 1958.
When was Swing Easy! (Part 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada, France, Italy and more. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 2-528.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing Easy! (Part 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 2-528) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F3-528-D1#3 [Anvil symbol] and F4-528-D4 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swing Easy! (Part 2) 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.
