US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records FS 1031Reprise Records 1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S FS-1031-A 31011-1A A\\ DCA etched
Ƨ FS-1031B 31012-1A 2 A\ DCB etched
31,011A label.
31,012B label
Vinyl pressings
Watertown
by Frank Sinatra · 1970
36 pressings14 countriesBalladJazzPop
Watertown was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Watertown
25 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 13 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records FS 1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FS-1031-A 31011-1A A 6 DC Ƨ1A-side runout
FS-1031-B 31012-1A 2\ A2 DC ƧB-side runout
31,011A-side label
31,012B-side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records FS 1031Reprise Records 1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
FS-1031 31011A-side runout, var. 1
FS-1031 31012B-side runout, var. 1
FS-1031 - A 31011 - IAA-side runout, var. 2
FS-1031 · B 31012 - IAB-side runout, var. 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records FS 1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing, "W7" Label
- Runout / matrix
31011 1S ? A1Runout side A, var. 1
31012 1S Ⅰ A1Runout side B, var. 1
31011 1S I + A1 SCKRunout side A, var. 2
31012 1S Ⅰ + A1Runout side B, var. 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records FS 1031Reprise Records 1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 FS-1031 31011-1 DC A3Side A runout, variant 1
T 1 FS-1031 31012-1 DC A7Side B runout, variant 1
T 1 FS-1031 31011-2 DC A5Side A runout, variant 2
T 1 FS-1031 31012-1 DC A7Side B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records FS 1031Reprise Records 1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FS-1031 I 31011 DC C3 P oSide A etched, exc. I, C3, o and ᴘ stamped, var. 1
FS-1031 31012 I DC B3 PSide B etched, exc. B3 and ᴘ stamped, var. 1
FS-1031 I 31011 DC C3 PSide A etched, exc. I, C3 and ᴘ stamped, var. 2
FS-1031 31012 I DC A3 PSide B etched, exc. A3 and ᴘ stamped, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Music Hall 12.878First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Australia | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Reprise Records SRV. 1031 / Reprise Records FS. 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | India | Reprise Records FS 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Reprise Records SRI 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Reprise Records 1031 / Reprise Records SRI 1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-8238First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Mexico | Reprise Records GX 01-378First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | Reprise Records FS-1031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Reprise Records FS 1031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Worldwide | UMe B0022003-01 / Universal Music Group International B0022003-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | UMe B0022003-01 / Signature Sinatra FS 1031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | UMe B0035035-01 / UMe FS 1031LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Reprise Records FS 1031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Watertown3:37
- A2Goodbye (She Quietly Says)3:08
- A3For A While5:11
- A4Michael & Peter3:10
- A5I Would Be In Love (Anyway)2:28
- B1Elizabeth3:38
- B2What A Funny Girl (You Used To Be)3:03
- B3What's Now Is Now4:03
- B4She Says1:50
- B5The Train3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watertown are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Watertown are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1970 and 2022.
When was Watertown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Reprise Records FS 1031, released April 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Watertown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FS 1031, RSLP 1031, 12.878, SRV. 1031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S FS-1031-A 31011-1A A\\ DC and Ƨ FS-1031B 31012-1A 2 A\ DC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watertown 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.
