Jack Kennedy – “High Hopes” / “All the Way” – KB Records - Rare JFK Campaign 45
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Description
Item Description
Up for sale is an authentic original 1960 Jack Kennedy campaign 45 featuring “High Hopes” backed with “All the Way.” Although not credited on the label, Frank Sinatra re‑recorded both songs with altered lyrics specifically to support John F. Kennedy’s presidential run. 1The vinyl grades VG+, clean with only minor paper scuffs and no skips. Audio plays nicely with age‑typical light crackle. Labels are VG+, clean and well‑preserved for a 1960 political pressing. Comes with a generic sleeve.This is one of the most collectible and historically significant political campaign records ever produced.Condition Details
Vinyl: VG+
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Clean with minor paper scuffs
Plays well with no skips
Light crackle in quiet sections (age‑typical)Labels: VG+
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Clean faces
Light shelf wear onlySleeve
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Generic replacement sleeve includedMatrix / Runout (Etched/Stamps)
Your exact pressing matches documented Discogs runout variants:
Side 1: 45‑KB‑2077‑D3#2
Side 2: 45‑2078‑D4Artist Background (For Collectors)
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Limited production: Discogs notes that this pressing was produced specifically for the 1960 Kennedy campaign, with reports stating only 1,000 copies made for jukebox distribution in Virginia and Washington D.C.
(Some collector debate exists—45cat users mention 1,000 vs. possibly higher—but the 1,000‑copy figure is the widely reported number.)Political history significance: These were official JFK campaign promotional discs, used in rally jukeboxes and given to supporters. They are considered prized pieces of 1960 U.S. presidential memorabilia.
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Uncredited Frank Sinatra vocals: Sinatra altered his hit songs with pro‑Kennedy lyrics but is not credited on the label—making this a highly desirable crossover collectible for both political ephemera and music collectors
Shipping & Handling
All albums come with a protective plastic sleeve and will be shipped via USPS Media Mail within 4 business days of payment. This method provides the lowest cost for our customers.A $1.00 handling charge is added to cover shipping supplies.We take pride in our packaging to ensure your album arrives exactly as shown in the listing.
All records are shipped in a sturdy record mailer box with proper padding.
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