US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 1255 D4 I B1side A runout stamped
T2 1255 N3 I A2side B runout stamped
T1-1255Label side A
T2-1255Label side B
The Four FreshmenThe Four Freshmen And Five Guitars
Vinyl pressings
The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars
by The Four Freshmen · 1959
11 pressings5 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars
6 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-1255Capitol Records ST1255
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 1255-2NSide A - Stamped
T2 1255-1NSide B - Stamped
T1-1255Label Side A
T2-1255Label Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1255
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1 1255-D7 R ISide A - Stamped
ST2 1255-D7 R ISide B - Stamped
ST 1255 (ST1-1255)Label Side A
ST 1255 (ST2-1255)Label Side B
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 1255-D2 [anvil]Side A stamped
T2-1255-D1 2 [anvil]Side B stamped
UK & US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1255
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1 1255-N4Side A - Stamped
ST2 1255-D8 2Side B - Stamped
ST1-1255Label Side A
ST2-1255Label Side B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records T 1255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records ST 1255First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK & US | Capitol Records ST 1255First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records T 1255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records ST-1255 / Capitol Records ST1255First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Pausa Records PR 9029LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50026LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EAP1-1!2557" | 7" |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-1255 / Capitol Records ST1255LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T1255LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Rain
- A2The More I See You
- A3This October
- A4Don't Worry Bout Me
- A5It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
- A6Oh Lonely Winter
- B1It All Depends On You
- B2Nancy
- B3I Never Knew
- B4Invitation
- B5I Understand
- B6Come Rain Or Come Shine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1984.
When was The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, UK & US. One of them is Capitol Records T 1255.
How do I tell if my copy of The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 1255, ST-1255, ST 1255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 1255 D4 I B1 and T2 1255 N3 I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Four Freshmen And Five Guitars 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.
