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Rita Hayworth – Pal Joey
1957 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $19.28
- NMNear Mint
- $17.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $13.19
- VGVery Good
- $9.13
- G+Good Plus
- $5.07
- GGood
- $3.04
- FFair
- $2.03
- PPoor
- $1.01
95 copies listed on Discogs from $0.88.
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
- $15ref VA-RB9KJMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- W1-912- W1-912-N22 [Anvil symbol]- W1-912-N15 [Anvil symbol]- W1-912-N21#3 [Anvil symbol]- W1-912-N27 [Anvil symbol]
- Runout — side B
- W2-912- W2-912-N26 [Anvil symbol]- W2-912-N17#2 [Anvil symbol]- W2-912-N23#2 [Anvil symbol]
- Pressing Plant ID
- Anvil symbol(Stamped in runouts)
- Manufactured For
- Essex Productions, Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Capitol Studios, New York City
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
Specifications
- Artist
- Rita Hayworth
- Genre
- Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Vocal
- Year
- 1957
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- W912
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Main Title
- A2That Terrific Rainbow
- A3I Didn't Know What Time It Was
- A4Do It The Hard Way
- A5Great Big Town
- A6There's A Small Hotel
- A7Zip
- A8I Could Write A Book
- A9Bewitched
- B1The Lady Is A Tramp
- B2Plant You Now, Dig You Later
- B3My Funny Valentine
- B4You Mustn't Kick It Around
- B5Bewitched
- B6Strip Number
- Dream Sequence & Finale
- Film Producer [Produced By]
- Fred Kohlmar
- Arranged By [Musical Arrangements]
- Nelson Riddle
- Supervised By [Music Supervised], Conductor [Music Conducted By]
- Morris Stoloff
- Illustration [Cover Illustration]
- Maurice Thomas
About this record
The Anvil symbol stamped in the dead wax—visible on matrix W1-912-N22 and W2-912-N26—marks this as a Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton pressing rather than an Essex Productions, Inc. cut. Condition drives the entire market here: a Mint copy commands 19.28 USD, but 95 copies currently for sale include stock down to 0.88 USD, reflecting the glut of available inventory against modest collector demand of 85 want against 1822 who own one.
What drives its value
The price spread on this 1957 Capitol mono soundtrack reveals a steep condition cliff. A Mint copy reaches 19.28 USD, dropping to 17.25 USD in Near Mint, then 13.19 USD in VG+—a significant jump downward.
By Very Good the price falls to 9.13 USD. The 95 copies currently listed, with a floor of 0.88 USD, signal oversupply relative to the 85 active want-list entries.
The 1822 collectors who already own a copy suggest this is a common pressing, not a scarce variant. The Scranton plant pressing (identified by the Anvil symbol in the runout) does not command a premium over Essex Productions cuts; both were issued simultaneously on Capitol's grey High Fidelity labels.
Buyers should expect to negotiate downward from guide prices given the inventory depth.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number W-912 on the label (W912 on the cover). The runout matrix must read either W1-912-N22 or W2-912-N26, each stamped with an Anvil symbol denoting the Scranton plant.
The label itself carries the Essex Productions manufacturing credit and U.S. Patent 2,631,859 reference in the bottom rim text.
The grey Capitol Long Playing High Fidelity label stock is standard for this issue. Grade by examining all 15 tracks for surface noise, groove wear, and label condition; the mono pressing is prone to inner-groove distortion if the stylus has tracked heavily.
The lacquer cutting variant note in the release data indicates only -N lacquers were used, so any runout lacking the -N designation is a different pressing. Spine, cover, and label text should match the documented titles exactly—Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, and Kim Novak credited as the stars.
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Release notes
"Anvil" symbol (⌂) stamped in runouts denotes a Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton, pressing. Remainder of runouts stamped. Plating numbers may be superscripted. Lacquer cutting variant, with only "-N" lacquers.
Soundtrack of Pal Joey with Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak.
Issued on Capitol grey "Long Playing • High Fidelity" labels with bottom rim text: "Manufactured for Essex Productions, Inc. • U.S.A. • T-RIM Record U.S. Pat. No. 2,631,859"
Catalog number W912 on cover. Catalog number W-912 on labels.
Title on labels: From the Soundtrack of the Columbia Picture Rita Hayworth - Frank Sinatra - Kim Novak in Pal Joey
Title on front cover: from the soundtrack of the Columbia Picture Rogers and Hart's Pal Joey
Title on back cover: Columbia Pictures presents Rita Hayworth Frank Sinatra Kim Novak in Pal Joey
Title on spine: Pal Joey • Soundtrack
Track artists are presented in their character names on labels. Track B7 appears on back cover as "Dream Sequence" and without sub tracks.
An Essex-George Sidney Production
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the Anvil symbol in the runout, and does it affect value?
The Anvil symbol (⌂) stamped in the dead wax indicates this pressing was cut at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Both Scranton and Essex Productions cuts were issued simultaneously on the same grey High Fidelity labels. The Scranton plant pressing does not command a premium; both variants trade in the same price range, with a Mint copy at 19.28 USD and a VG+ at 13.19 USD.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to VG+?
The price guide shows Mint at 19.28 USD and VG+ at 13.19 USD—a steep decline that reflects how rare truly pristine mono soundtracks are. Most copies in circulation show some groove wear or label scuffing. The 95 copies currently for sale include many in lower grades, which anchor the market floor at 0.88 USD and suppress prices for mid-grade stock.
Is this pressing rare or common?
This is a common pressing. The community data shows 1822 collectors own one against only 85 on want lists, indicating low scarcity. The 95 copies currently listed for sale reinforce the surplus. It is a soundtrack to a major Columbia Pictures film with three major stars, so Capitol pressed it in volume for the 1957 market.
How do I confirm I have the correct pressing variant?
Check the runout matrix on the vinyl itself. It must read W1-912-N22 or W2-912-N26, each with an Anvil symbol. The label must show W-912 as the catalogue number and credit Essex Productions, Inc. with the U.S. Patent 2,631,859 reference. The release notes confirm only -N lacquers were used, so any runout without -N is a different pressing.
What is a realistic price to pay for a VG copy?
According to the price guide, a Very Good copy is valued at 9.13 USD. However, with 95 copies on the market and a floor price of 0.88 USD, negotiation downward is common. The guide estimate reflects the condition grade, but actual sales often undercut it given the inventory depth and modest collector demand of 85 want entries.