US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kik-R K-202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Al Dean & The All StarsCotton Eyed Joe
Vinyl pressings
Cotton Eyed Joe
by Al Dean & The All Stars · 1967
10 pressings1 countryInstrumentalCountryFolkWorld
Cotton Eyed Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Cotton Eyed Joe
4 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kik-R 202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST 5155 ZTSB 131851-1ASide A etched
ST 5163 ZTSB 131852-1ASide B etched
ST-5155Side A label
ST-5163Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kik-R 202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST 5155 ZTSB 131851-1ASide A etched
ST 5163 ZTSB 131852-1ASide B etched
ST-5155Side A label
ST-5163Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kik-R 202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST 5155 ZTSB 131851-1ASide A etched
ST 5163 ZTSB 131852-1ASide B etched
ST-5155Side A label
ST-5163Side B 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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Kik-R K-202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Kik-R 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Kik-R 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Kik-R 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Stop ST 1977", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kik-R K-2027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | PaID PAD-135 / PaID PAID 1357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Kik-R 45-2197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Kik-R K-2027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kik-R K-2027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACotton Eyed Joe2:20
- BJalisco2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cotton Eyed Joe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cotton Eyed Joe are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Cotton Eyed Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Kik-R K-202.
How do I tell if my copy of Cotton Eyed Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-202, 202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cotton Eyed Joe 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.