UK
November 3, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SHAR 5061 A-1 A KT 1Side A runout
SHAR 5061 B-1 A KT 1Side B runout
SHAR.5061 ASide A label
SHAR 5061 BSide B label
Babe RuthWells Fargo
Vinyl pressings
Wells Fargo
by Babe Ruth · 1972
13 pressings5 countriesClassic RockRock
Wells Fargo was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Wells Fargo
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5061
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SPSR 348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 3553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 3553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1J 006-05.235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
006-05235-A R
006-05235-B R
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Harvest 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Harvest 1J 006-05.235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Harvest 1J 006-05.235 / Harvest 1 J 006-05.235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Harvest HAR 5061First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Harvest SPSR 348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Harvest 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Harvest HAR 5061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Harvest P-35537", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Harvest HAR 50877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Harvest HAR 50877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Harvest 35537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Odeon EOR-103027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Odeon EOR-10302 / Harvest EOR-103027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWells Fargo
- BTheme From "A Few Dollars More"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wells Fargo are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wells Fargo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Wells Fargo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Canada, Spain. One of them is Harvest HAR 5061, released November 3, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Wells Fargo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAR 5061, SPSR 348, 3553, 1J 006-05.235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHAR 5061 A-1 A KT 1 and SHAR 5061 B-1 A KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wells Fargo 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.
