US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24K
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks)
by Boxcar Willie · 1980
22 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkBluesFolk
King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks)
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24K
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warwick Records WW5084
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WW-5084-A-1 ✳ IOB YEHA! BILBORunout side A, etched variant 1
WW-5084-B-1 ✳ 5 TA1PERunout side B, etched variant 1
WW-5084-A-1 ✳ W 3 YEHA! BILBORunout side A, etched variant 2
WW-5084-B-1 ✳ W PL 5TA1PERunout side B, etched variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warwick Records WW5084
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
WW-5084-A-1 ✳ YEAH! BILBORunout side A, etched
TA1PE WW-5084-B-1 ✳Runout side B, etched
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS Direct CDM2-036
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CDM1-037-A-1A-2HZ: DM-7Runout Side A
CDM1-037-B-1B-2HZ:② DM-13Runout Side B
CDM1-038-A-1A-2HZ: DM-9Runout Side C
CDM1-038-B-1A-2HZ: DM-14Runout Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | CBS Direct CDM2-036First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | Warwick Records WW5084First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | Warwick Records WW5084First yearLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24KFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24KFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Intercord INT 145.043LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Spartan Records SPMP 100LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24-G / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Main Street Records And Tapes SN 73000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24-G / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24KLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Colorado 23004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Colorado CLP 1 / Colorado 23004LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | J & B Records JB064LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Big Country 2630041LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24HLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24 / Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI-1-24HLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1King Of The Road5:14
- A2Wabash Cannonball3:00
- A3You Are My Sunshine3:21
- A4Boxcar Blues1:55
- A5Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes3:25
- A6Your Cheatin' Heart1:27
- A7I Saw The Light2:23
- A8Wreck Of The Old '971:56
- A9Hank And The Hobo2:44
- A10Peace In The Valley2:42
- B1Mule Train3:18
- B2Hey Good Lookin'1:38
- B3Kaw-Liga3:22
- B4Move It On Over2:10
- B5London Leaves3:01
- B6Rolling In My Sweet Baby's Arms2:25
- B7Divorce Me C.O.D3:35
- B8Red River Valley1:56
- B9Heaven3:26
- B10San Antonio Rose2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1988.
When was King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Suffolk Marketing, Inc. SMI 1-24.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMI 1-24, WW5084, CDM2-036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Road (20 Great Tracks) 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.