US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
The Four FreshmenFour Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1)
Vinyl pressings
Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1)
by The Four Freshmen · 1955
11 pressings8 countriesVocalJazzPop
Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1) 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 (Part 1)
2 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.
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-683First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-683First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 683 / Capitol Records EAP 1 - 683 M7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 683 / Capitol Records EAP 1 - 683 M7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EAP1-683 / Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EAP1-683 / Capitol Records EAP 1-6837", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Angel Eyes3:33
- A2Love Is Just Around The Corner1:59
- 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 (Part 1) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1958.
When was Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-683.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-683) 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 Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones (Part 1) 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.
