US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T683Capitol Records T-683
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-683-D2Runout A version 1
T2-683-D2Runout B version 1
T1-683-D3Runout A version 2
T2-683-D3Runout B version 2
Vinyl pressings
Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones
by The Four Freshmen · 1955
24 pressings7 countriesVocalJazzPop
Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones
3 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T683Capitol Records T-683
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-683
T2-683
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-683
- 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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records T-683First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records H-683LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683LP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records LC 681210", LP, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records DT683 / Capitol Records DT-683LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-11639LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM - 11639LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Capitol Records SGD-86LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records K-83 074LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records K 913 104LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50061LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-70070LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR-8122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records T683 / Capitol Records T-683LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50061LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50061LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-11639LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-11639LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Angel Eyes3:33
- A2Love Is Just Around The Corner1:59
- A3Mam'selle3:03
- A4Speak Low3:07
- A5The Last Time I Saw Paris2:38
- A6Somebody Loves Me2:05
- B1You Stepped Out Of A Dream2:16
- B2I Remember You3:15
- B3Love2:43
- B4Love Is Here To Stay2:46
- B5You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It)2:15
- B6Guilty3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1991.
When was Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records T683.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T683, T-683) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-683-D2 and T2-683-D2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones 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.
