US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Frank SinatraWatertown
Vinyl pressings
Watertown
by Frank Sinatra · 1970
12 pressings10 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
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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 0895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-51586-1A 1sSide A runout
M-51589-1BSide B runout
M51586Side A label
M51589Side B label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.20895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.20895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RV. 20238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Music Hall 31.403First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records 0895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Reprise Records RV. 20238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 0895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 30141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Pye Records RS.20895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Reprise Records R 02137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Reprise Records RS.20895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Reprise Records RS.20895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records 0895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records 0895First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records 08957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWatertown3:37
- BI Would Be In Love (Anyway)2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watertown are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Watertown are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Watertown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Reprise Records 0895.
How do I tell if my copy of Watertown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0895, RS.20895, RV. 20238, RA 0895) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
