US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2835
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPRS-0801--1SSide 1 stamped
PPRS-0802--2SSide 2 stamped
PPRS-0803-5S, IRunout Side 1 stamped, Variant #1
PPRS-0804-1S, IRunout Side 2 stamped, Variant #1
Vinyl pressings
500 Miles Away From Home
by Bobby Bare · 1963
18 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
500 Miles Away From Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 500 Miles Away From Home
13 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2835RCA Victor LSP-2835
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-PPRS-0803--1S B1 ISide A runout
-PPRS-0804--1S B1 ISide B runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2835RCA Victor LPM-2835
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-0801--2S A1 RA side runout (stamped, except R)
PPRM-0802--2S A1 RB side runout (stamped, except R)
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2835RCA Victor LPM-2835
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-0801-1 SA side runout (stamped)
PPRM-0802 - 1 SB side runout (stamped)
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF-7616
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF-7616
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPRS-0801--1SSide 1 stamped
PPRS-0804--5SSide 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA LSP 2835First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP 2835First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2835First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2835 / RCA Victor LSP 2835First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2835First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Victor SHP-5325First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7616First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7616First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RD 7616First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP 2835First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP 2835 / RCA Victor LSP-2835First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2835 / RCA Victor LPM-2835First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2835 / RCA Victor LPM-2835First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Pickwick ACL-7003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Pickwick ACL-7003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Pickwick ACL-7003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2835 / RCA Victor LSP 2835LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-2835LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1500 Miles Away From Home2:35
- A2Homestead On The Farm2:27
- A3Let Me Tell You About Mary1:58
- A4Abilene2:10
- A5Gotta Travel On2:11
- A6Lynchin' Party2:40
- B1Worried Man Blues3:22
- B2I Wonder Where You Are Tonight2:32
- B3Noah's Ark2:55
- B4Sailor Man2:24
- B5What Kind Of Bird Is That2:42
- B6Jeannie's Last Kiss3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 500 Miles Away From Home are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 500 Miles Away From Home are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1975.
When was 500 Miles Away From Home first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP 2835.
How do I tell if my copy of 500 Miles Away From Home is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP 2835, LPM 2835, SF-7616, RD 7616) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPRS-0801--1S and PPRS-0802--2S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 500 Miles Away From Home 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.
