US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records SLP 173Starday Records SLP-173
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
634-SLP-173-AEtched Side 1
634-SLP-173-B-X1Etched Side 2
Arthur Smith And His Cracker-JacksMister Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Mister Guitar
by Arthur Smith And His Cracker-Jacks · 1962
14 pressings2 countriesCountryBluegrassFolkWorld
Mister Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Mister Guitar
4 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records SLP 173Starday Records SLP-173
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
634-SLP-173-ARunout side A, etched
634-SLP-173-B-X1Runout side B, etched
634-SLP-173-ALabel side A
634-SLP-173-BLabel side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records SLP 173Sparton SLP 173
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
634-SLP-173-ARunout side A
634-SLP-173-B-X1Runout side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records SLP 173Starday Records SLP-173
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SLP173A XTBV128050-1ASide 1 Matrix
SLP173B XTBV128051-1ASide 2 Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Starday Records SLP 173 / Sparton SLP 173First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records SLP-173First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records SLP-173First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records SLP-173First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records SLP-173LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records SLP-173LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / King Records SLP 173LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / King Records SLP 173LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Gusto Records ST 173LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Starday Records SLP 173LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records SLP-173LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records DT-90586LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records T-90586LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | US | Starday Records SLP 173 / Starday Records DT-90586LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Guitar Boogie
- A2Blue Boogie
- A3South
- A4Pickin' The Blues
- A5The Double Eagle
- A6Fingers On Fire
- B1Heartaches
- B2Little Widow
- B3Napoleon's Retreat
- B4Rubber Doll Rag
- B5Pickin' And Playin' (Ragged But Right)
- B6Crackerjack
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mister Guitar are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mister Guitar are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1976.
When was Mister Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Starday Records SLP 173.
How do I tell if my copy of Mister Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 173) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 634-SLP-173-A and 634-SLP-173-B-X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mister 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.