US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75066
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7-11784Label, side A
7-11785◆Label, side B
Bill MonroeBill Monroe And Charlie Monroe
Vinyl pressings
Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe
by Bill Monroe · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe 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 Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75066
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11784 2 I ISide A runout stamped
7 11785 I ISide B runout stamped
7-11784Side A label
7-11785◉Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75066
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75066Decca DL 7-5066
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Stereophonic
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SDL-4005Decca SDL 4005
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Decca DL 75066 / Decca DL 7-5066First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Decca SDL-4005 / Decca SDL 4005First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75066First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75066First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75066First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 75066LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-124 / Decca DL 75066LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-124LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5530LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-124LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1No One But My Darlin'2:05
- A2I'm Old Kentucky Bound2:35
- A3Poison Love2:35
- A4Why Did You Say Good-Bye2:28
- A5Louisville Breakdown2:18
- A6An Angel In Disguise2:30
- B1I'm Weary Of Heartaches2:41
- B2The First Whippoorwill2:50
- B3Weep And Cry2:39
- B4You're Drifting Away2:31
- B5That's What I Like About You2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1980.
When was Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Decca DL 75066.
How do I tell if my copy of Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75066, SDL-4005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-11784 and 7-11785◆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bill Monroe And Charlie Monroe 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.