US
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6389
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6389A-1ASide 1 - Variant 1
UAS 6389B-1ASide 2 - Variant 1
Q UAS 6389A-1ASide 1 - Variant 2
Q UAS 6389B-1ASide 2 - Variant 2
Al CaiolaTuff Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Tuff Guitar
by Al Caiola · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockSurfRockPop
Tuff Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Tuff Guitar
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3389
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records ULP 1090
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3389
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UA 3389-A-1ASide 1 runout etched
UA 3389-B-1ASide 2 runout etched
UAL 3389-ASide 1 label
UAL 3389-BSide 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 3389First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | United Artists Records ULP 1090First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6389First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3389First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | United Artists Records UAL 8068LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | United Artists Records UALS 8068LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 3389LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6389LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-163LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAL 3389LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Tuff Guitar1:57
- A2Hound Dog2:39
- A3Raunchy2:57
- A4A Hard Day's Night2:41
- A5(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock2:29
- A6Tequila2:31
- B1Big Noise From Winnetka2:14
- B2Night Train2:49
- B3Jambalaya (On The Bayou)2:00
- B4Memphis, Tennessee2:22
- B5The Village Beat2:41
- B6Midnight Swim2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tuff Guitar are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tuff Guitar are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1966.
When was Tuff Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6389.
How do I tell if my copy of Tuff Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6389, UAL 3389, ULP 1090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS 6389A-1A and UAS 6389B-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tuff Guitar 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.