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Kingston Trio – New Frontier
1962 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 19, 2026
- MMint
- $8.74
- NMNear Mint
- $7.82
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $5.98
- VGVery Good
- $4.14
- G+Good Plus
- $2.30
- GGood
- $1.38
- FFair
- $0.92
- PPoor
- $0.46
46 copies listed on Discogs from $0.50.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $5ref VA-P288NMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- ST1-1809ST2-1809ST1-1809-D2 #4 [Anvil symbol] &ST2-1809-N2 #5 [Anvil symbol] &ST2-1809-N1" [Anvil symbol] & II
- Pressing Plant ID
- Anvil symbol(In runouts)
- Plated At
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Kingston Trio
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- ST 1809
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Greenback Dollar2:49
- A2Some Fool Made A Soldier Of Me2:13
- A3To Be Redeemed2:20
- A4Honey, Are You Mad At Your Man?2:05
- A5Adios Farewell2:53
- A6Poor Ellen Smith2:23
- B1My Lord What A Mornin'2:35
- B2Long Black Veil2:27
- B3Genny Glenn2:30
- B4The First Time2:50
- B5Dogie's Lament2:17
- B6The New Frontier2:21
- Producer
- Voyle Gilmore
About this record
The Scranton pressing plant stamped this 1962 stereo edition with matrix codes ST1-1809-D2 and ST2-1809-N2, marking it as a Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo release rather than a later reissue. Most copies arrived with green or red hype stickers affixed to the cover.
The custom inner sleeve included short member biographies and pictures of 15 earlier Kingston Trio LPs, a packaging detail that distinguishes this original Capitol pressing from budget reissues.
What drives its value
This 1962 Capitol stereo pressing trades on condition spread and supply volume. A Mint copy commands 8.74 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 5.98 USD—a meaningful gap for a folk-pop album now 62 years old.
The market holds 46 copies for sale, yet only 12 collectors actively want it against 542 who own one, signaling stable but not scarce demand. The lowest asking price sits at 0.5 USD, reflecting the glut of Kingston Trio inventory across the secondary market.
Original 1962 Capitol stereo pressings retain modest value because reissues are plentiful; condition and the presence of the custom inner sleeve with member photos justify the upper-tier pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number ST 1809 (or ST-1809) on the front cover and spine. The dead-wax etchings on side 1 read ST1-1809-D2 #4 with an anvil symbol, and side 2 reads ST2-1809-N2 #5 with an anvil symbol—these codes verify the Scranton pressing plant origin.
The label itself will state Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (8.74 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (7.82 USD) is nearly flawless; VG+ (5.98 USD) exhibits light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG (4.14 USD) shows moderate groove wear and light crackle.
The custom inner sleeve with member photos and 15 LP pictures is original to this pressing; its presence or absence affects perceived completeness but does not alter the vinyl grade itself.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo.
Green or red hype stickers on the cover of most copies.
Released in a custom inner sleeve with short bios of the members and pictures of 15 earlier Kingston Trio LPs.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
ST 1809 (also written ST-1809). This number appears on the front cover, spine, and label of all Capitol stereo copies from 1962.
How do I know if I have the Scranton pressing plant version?
Check the dead-wax etchings in the run-out groove. Side 1 should read ST1-1809-D2 #4 with an anvil symbol; side 2 should read ST2-1809-N2 #5 with an anvil symbol. These matrix codes confirm the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 5.98 USD. This represents light surface marks and clean playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 8.74 USD while a VG example is 4.14 USD. The difference reflects collector preference for unplayed copies and the scarcity of truly flawless 1962 pressings after six decades of storage and handling. Most copies in circulation show at least light wear.
What makes the original inner sleeve significant?
The custom inner sleeve included short biographies of the Kingston Trio members and pictures of 15 earlier Kingston Trio LPs. This packaging was original to the 1962 Capitol release and is absent from later reissues, making its presence a marker of an authentic first pressing.