US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 67484
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-67484-1BSide A runout etched
BL-67484-1ASide B runout etched
AL 67484Side A label
BL 67484Side B label
Bruce SpringsteenThe Ghost Of Tom Joad
Vinyl pressings
The Ghost Of Tom Joad
by Bruce Springsteen · 1995
10 pressings4 countriesFolkAcousticFolkWorld
The Ghost Of Tom Joad was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 The Ghost Of Tom Joad
4 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Brazil
1995- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 177.470/1-481650
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EL 177470 A 1-481650 AL-67484 /P/1995 -T-T-Side A
EL 177470 B 1-481650 AL-67484 /P/1995 -T-T-Side B
Europe
1995- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 481650 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-67484-INTL-3 01 481650 20 1A1A side runout, etched
BL-67484-INTL-3 01 481650 20 1B1B side runout, etched
Spain
1995- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony COL 481650 1CBS/Sony 481650 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-67484-INTL-3 01 481650 20 1A1 ARunout, side A, etched
BL-67484-INTL-3 01 481650 20 1B1 ARunout, side B, etched
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.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Unknown | Columbia 48165014LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 1995 | Brazil | Columbia 177.470/1-481650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Europe | Columbia COL 481650 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Europe | Columbia C 67484LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | Spain | CBS/Sony COL 481650 1 / CBS/Sony 481650 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Columbia C 67484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Europe | Columbia C 67484LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Columbia 88985460171 / Columbia C 67484LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | Columbia C 67484 / Columbia 88985460171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Columbia COL 481650 1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Ghost Of Tom Joad4:23
- A2Straight Time3:25
- A3Highway 293:39
- A4Youngstown3:52
- A5Sinaloa Cowboys3:51
- A6The Line5:14
- B1Balboa Park3:19
- B2Dry Lightning3:30
- B3The New Timer5:45
- B4Across The Border5:24
- B5Galveston Bay5:04
- B6My Best Was Never Good Enough2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ghost Of Tom Joad are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Ghost Of Tom Joad are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2018.
When was The Ghost Of Tom Joad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, Brazil, Europe, Spain. One of them is Columbia C 67484.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ghost Of Tom Joad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 67484, 177.470/1-481650, COL 481650 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-67484-1B and BL-67484-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ghost Of Tom Joad 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.
