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Les Paul – The New Sound
1955 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $44.99
- NMNear Mint
- $40.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $30.78
- VGVery Good
- $21.31
- G+Good Plus
- $11.84
- GGood
- $7.10
- FFair
- $4.74
- PPoor
- $2.37
10 copies listed on Discogs from $2.67.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- T1-226T1-226-D2 ['Anvil / Lathe' symbol]
- Runout — side B
- T2-226T2-226-D2 ['Anvil / Lathe' symbol]
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
Specifications
- Artist
- Les Paul
- Style
- Swing
- Year
- 1955
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- T-226
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Brazil
- A2Hip-Billy Boogie
- A3The Swiss Woodpecker
- A4Caravan
- A5Sleep
- A6Lady Of Spain
- B1Lover
- B2The Man On The Flying Trapeze
- B3By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
- B4What Is This Thing Called Love
- B5Nola
- B6South
About this record
The dead wax matrix numbers T1-226 and T2-226 with the 'Anvil / Lathe' symbol identify this as a Capitol Records pressing from the Scranton plant. Released in 1955, this mono LP by Les Paul titled The New Sound carries catalogue numbers T-226 and T 226.
The pressing is notable for its combination of jazz and swing styles under Capitol Records in the US.
What drives its value
Pricing for this 1955 Capitol Records US pressing ranges from a Mint value of 44.99 USD down to a Poor copy at 2.37 USD, with VG+ condition fetching 30.78 USD. The market currently has 10 copies for sale with the lowest asking price at 2.67 USD.
With 315 collectors owning this pressing and 104 wanting it, demand remains significant. As a mono reissue LP, its value reflects both its historical significance and condition-sensitive pricing within the jazz and pop swing collector community.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, verify the catalogue number T-226 or T 226 along with the matrix runouts T1-226 and T2-226 featuring the 'Anvil / Lathe' symbol. The pressing plant is Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton.
Grading should consider the condition impact on value: Mint copies are priced at 44.99 USD, while VG copies are valued at 21.31 USD. The presence of the original mono format and 12 tracks further confirms authenticity.
Absence of a barcode aligns with the 1955 US release date.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
What is the matrix number to identify this pressing?
The matrix runouts T1-226 and T2-226 with the 'Anvil / Lathe' symbol confirm this Capitol Records pressing from 1955.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ copy of The New Sound is valued at 30.78 USD according to the price guide.
How many copies are currently for sale?
There are 10 copies listed for sale with the lowest price at 2.67 USD.
What pressing plant produced this LP?
This pressing was manufactured at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton.
How many collectors want this album?
There are 104 collectors currently wanting this 1955 US pressing by Les Paul.