US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-20083-N2 M (over) v 4-53 8Side A, Stamped
45-20084-N2 M (over) v 4-53 6Side B, Stamped
45-20083
45-20084
Jane FromanI Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose
Vinyl pressings
I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose
by Jane Froman · 1953
11 pressings6 countriesMusicalVocalPopStage & Screen
I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose
7 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 3 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
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20083-N7#3Side A runout
20084-N3#2Side B runout
20083Side A Label
20084Side B Label
US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-20083-N2 Anvil[Logo] 4-53 8Side A runout
45-20084-N2 Anvil[Logo] 4-53 6Side B runout
45-20083Side A label
45-20084Side B label
US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20083-D2 1 ☆Side A runout
20084-D1 1 ☆Side B runout
20083Side A Label
20084Side B Label
US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2332
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
20083Side A Label
20084Side B Label
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-206Capitol Records 2332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX50833Side A Label
MX50834Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-206 / Capitol Records 2332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP206 / Capitol Records 2332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2332First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records C-1077Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records F-10777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2332Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 2332Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI Believe3:15
- BThe Ghost Of A Rose3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose are there?
11 vinyl pressings of I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records F2332, released January 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2332, 2332, CP-206, CP206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-20083-N2 M (over) v 4-53 8 and 45-20084-N2 M (over) v 4-53 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Believe / The Ghost Of A Rose 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.
