US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0621--3S I A4Stamped Side A
PWKM-0545--3S I A3Stamped Side B
Bobby BareMiller's Cave
Vinyl pressings
Miller's Cave
by Bobby Bare · 1963
12 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Miller's Cave 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 Miller's Cave
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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 47-8294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(PWKM-0621)Side A label
(PWKM-0545)Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0621--2S A1 x RSide A
PWKM-0545--2S RSide B
PWKM-0621Side A Label
PWKM-0545Side B Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1387RCA Victor 47-8294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0621-1T U MT 1A side runout, stamped
PWKM-0545-1T U MT 1B side runout, stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1387RCA Victor 47-8294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PWKM,0621Label Side A
PWKM,0545Label Side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0621A label
PWKM-0545B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1387 / RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1387 / RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA 47-82947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-82947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-82947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-82947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMiller's Cave2:45
- BJeannie's Last Kiss3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miller's Cave are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Miller's Cave are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Miller's Cave first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8294.
How do I tell if my copy of Miller's Cave is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8294, RCA 1387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWKM-0621--3S I A4 and PWKM-0545--3S I A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miller's Cave 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.
