US
September 29, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-212 H2Side 1, etched
ST2-212-W6 #2Side 2, etched
Buck Owens And His BuckaroosTall Dark Stranger
Vinyl pressings
Tall Dark Stranger
by Buck Owens And His Buckaroos · 1969
13 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Tall Dark Stranger was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Tall Dark Stranger
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-212-W1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-2-212-W1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-1-212-X2#2 —◁A-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
ST-2-212-W1#2 —◁B-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-212-W1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-2-212-W1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-1-212-X2#2 —◁A-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
ST-2-212-W1#2 —◁B-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-212-H-3• 1 ✲Runout A
ST-2-212-H-3• 2 ✲Runout B
ST 1-212Label A
ST 2-212Label B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-212-W5Side 1, Etched
ST2-212-W5Side 2, Etched
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-8869
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-212LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8869First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-940LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-212LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-80 234LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-212 / Capitol Records 1E 062 ◦ 80381LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST-212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-212 / Capitol Records ST 8-0212LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Tall Dark Stranger2:58
- A2There's Gonna Be Some Changes Made2:33
- A3White Satin Bed3:24
- A4Darlin' You Can Depend On Me2:18
- A5In The Middle Of A Teardrop2:28
- A6Across The Town And Gone2:14
- B1Maybe If I Close My Eyes (It Will Go Away)2:23
- B2I Would Do Anything For You2:13
- B3Sing That Kind Of Song3:10
- B4Hurtin' Like I've Never Hurt Before2:05
- B5But You Know I Love You2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tall Dark Stranger are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tall Dark Stranger are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Tall Dark Stranger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records ST-212, released September 29, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Tall Dark Stranger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-212, CP-8869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-212 H2 and ST2-212-W6 #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tall Dark Stranger 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.
