US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Blaze 45-349
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B-0002-A3 LWSide A runout
B-0001-A4 LWSide B runout
B-002A
B-001B
Bobby Comstock & The CountsTennessee Waltz
Vinyl pressings
Tennessee Waltz
by Bobby Comstock & The Counts · 1959
10 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
Tennessee Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Tennessee Waltz
8 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 8 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 45-JAR-223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8425X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-8425-S1A
45-8425-S2B
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 75 033 A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
75033 X-1A
75033 Y-1B
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International R. 2067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KR 35297Runout side A
KR 35298Runout side B
Netherlands
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 45-HTR-540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8425XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Top Rank International 75 033 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 2067First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR-540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | South Africa | Top Rank International 45-JAR-223First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Sweden | Top Rank International T 1018First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International 45-JAR-223First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Blaze 45-349First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Top Rank International RANK-10047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Top Rank International RS 1147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATennessee Waltz2:15
- BSweet Talk2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tennessee Waltz are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tennessee Waltz are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Tennessee Waltz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Blaze 45-349.
How do I tell if my copy of Tennessee Waltz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-349, 45-JAR-223, 8425X, 75 033 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-0002-A3 LW and B-0001-A4 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tennessee Waltz 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.