US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1696
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-1696-W3Stamped - Side 1
ST-2-1696-N62Stamped - Side 2
Jo StaffordWhispering Hope
Vinyl pressings
Whispering Hope
by Jo Stafford · 1962
24 pressings7 countriesBig BandVocalJazzPop
Whispering Hope was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Whispering Hope
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1696Capitol Records T-1696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 1696-1NSide A runout, stamped
T2 1696-1NSide B runout, stamped
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1696Capitol Records T-1696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1696 / Capitol Records T-1696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Capitol Records T 1696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records ST 1696First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T1696 / Capitol Records T-1696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50407LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST-1696LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST-1696LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-1696LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST 1696LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T 1696 / Capitol Records T-1696LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SN 66018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST 1696LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 1696 / Capitol Records ST.1696LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ.8170 / World Record Club SLZ 8170LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 1696LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST 1696LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST 1696LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST 1696LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST-1696LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-1696LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Whispering Hope3:28
- A2Abide With Me2:39
- A3In The Garden2:14
- A4Beyond The Sunset2:48
- A5Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere2:55
- A6It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)3:06
- B1I Found A Friend3:04
- B2The Old Rugged Cross2:26
- B3Rock Of Ages1:56
- B4Star Of Hope2:50
- B5Now The Day Is Over2:15
- B6A Perfect Day3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whispering Hope are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Whispering Hope are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1978.
When was Whispering Hope first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records ST 1696.
How do I tell if my copy of Whispering Hope is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 1696, T 1696, T1696) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-1696-W3 and ST-2-1696-N62. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whispering Hope 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.
