US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12039
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST 1-12039Side A label
ST 2-12039Side B label
Vinyl pressings
A Country Collection
by Anne Murray · 1980
17 pressings9 countriesFolkWorld& Country
A Country Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 A Country Collection
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12039
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12039 F2 #2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A
ST-2-12039 F2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12039
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST 1-12039 F1 #5 KI ()[stamped]Side A runout
ST-2-12039 F1 #6 KI 0[stamped]Side B runout
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth sides runout, stamped
ST 1-12039Side A label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12039
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12039 F1#7 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side A runout
ST-2-12039 F1#5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side B runout
ST-1-12039Side A label
ST-2-12039Side B label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12039
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12039
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-5-12039 / Capitol Records ST-512039LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-86 078 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-86 078First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | India | The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd. SL-12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81302First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 12039 / Capitol Records ST (L) 12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12039LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-512039LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16338LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Walk Right Back2:38
- A2For No Reason At All2:47
- A3(He Can't Help It If) He's Not You3:09
- A4We Don't Make Love Anymore3:49
- A5Tennessee Waltz2:45
- B1Let's Keep It That Way3:27
- B2Wintery Feeling3:53
- B3Do You Think Of Me3:38
- B4Just To Feel This Love From You3:05
- B5Heaven Is Here2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Country Collection are there?
17 vinyl pressings of A Country Collection are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was A Country Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12039.
How do I tell if my copy of A Country Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12039, 1C 064-86 078, SL-12039, ECS-81302) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST 1-12039 and ST 2-12039. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Country Collection 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.
