France
1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 662 003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MGM 662 003 LPL 2045 1Y 380Side A runout
Arthur Smith And His Cracker-JacksGuitar Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Guitar Boogie
by Arthur Smith And His Cracker-Jacks · 1969
15 pressings8 countriesFolk RockAcousticRock
Guitar Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Guitar Boogie
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | MGM Records 662 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 001LP | LP |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Karussell 2350 019LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | MGM Records 23 15 005LP | LP |
| 1973 | Italy | Metro Records 2356 117LP | LP |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Karussell 2495 072LP | LP |
| ? | France | MGM Records 662 003LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | MGM Records 662 003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | MGM Records 662 003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | MGM Records 662 003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | MGM Records 662 003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Polydor 2482 392LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Metro Records 2348 116LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | MGM Records ES 4067LP | LP |
| ? | UK | MGM Records 2354 009LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Guitar Boogie3:20
- A2Boomerang2:37
- A3Mandolin Boogie3:02
- A412th Street Rag2:45
- A5Hard Boiled Boogie2:00
- B1Banjo Boogie2:41
- B2I. H. Boogie2:15
- B3Mountain Be Bop2:41
- B4Banjo Rag2:22
- B5Hi Lo Boogie2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitar Boogie are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Guitar Boogie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was Guitar Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is MGM Records 662 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitar Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 662 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGM 662 003 LPL 2045 1Y 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guitar Boogie 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.