Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records K 40 632Capitol Records EAP 1-45912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
CAP F1-45912-1Runout side A
CAP F2-45912-1Runout side B
CAP F1-45912Label side A
CAP F2-45912Label side B
Rita HayworthPal Joey
Vinyl pressings
Pal Joey
by Rita Hayworth · 1958
14 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackVocalJazzPop
Pal Joey was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Pal Joey
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records K 40 632 / Capitol Records EAP 1-45912First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-9127", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-912 / Capitol Records EAP1-9127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-9127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-9127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-9127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-9127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-9127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-459127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP-1-459127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 7EP-727", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-912 / Capitol Records EAP1-9127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-912 / Capitol Records EAP1-9127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EAP 1-912 / Capitol Records EAP1-9127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1The Lady Is A Tramp
- A2I Could Write A Book
- B1Bewitched
- B2I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pal Joey are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Pal Joey are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Pal Joey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany. One of them is Capitol Records K 40 632.
How do I tell if my copy of Pal Joey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 40 632) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAP F1-45912-1 and CAP F2-45912-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pal Joey 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.
