US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 33143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 33143-1B SXT C 11Side A Runout
P BL 33143-1A SXT A 6Side B Runout
AL 33143Side A Label
BL 33143Side B Label
Booker T. JonesEvergreen
Vinyl pressings
Evergreen
by Booker T. Jones · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesCountry BluesBayou FunkSoulFunk / Soul
Evergreen was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Evergreen
8 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 33143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 33143-1B / SX B 2Side A Runout
o P BL 33143-1A / SX B7Side B Runout
AL 33143Side A Label
BL 33143Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 33143
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 33143-1B \ SXT 0Side A Runout - variant 1
P BL 33143-1B \ T SX 0Side B Runout - variant 1
O P AL 33143-1B 2 SX ASide A Runout, stamped [SX A etched] - variant 2
O P BL 33143-1A 1 SX CSide B Runout, stamped [SX C etched] - variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 80397
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC.S.80397. A1 1
EPC.S.80397. B1 2
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3709Epic KE 33143
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 33143
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3709 / Epic KE 33143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Epic KE 33143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 80397First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Singapore | CBS/Sony S EPC 80397First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Epic S EPC 80397First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Epic KE 33143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Epic KE 33143First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Epic KE 33143LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | Epic KE 33143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Sony Records Int'l SIJP 1035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic KE 33143LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jamaica Song2:25
- A2Mama Stewart2:52
- A3Tennessee Voodoo4:46
- A4Flamingo3:38
- A5Song For Casey4:52
- B1Evergreen6:30
- B2Country Days4:35
- B3Why Me3:35
- B4Front Street Rag2:14
- B5Lie To Me6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evergreen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Evergreen are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 2021.
When was Evergreen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic KE 33143.
How do I tell if my copy of Evergreen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KE 33143, S EPC 80397, ELPS 3709, EPC 80397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o P AL 33143-1B SXT C 11 and P BL 33143-1A SXT A 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evergreen 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.
