US
September 1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB-1144- RI A1 RA side runout
LB-1145- RI A2 RB side runout
Bud And TravisBallad Of The Alamo
Vinyl pressings
Ballad Of The Alamo
by Bud And Travis · 1960
10 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackFolkWorld& Country
Ballad Of The Alamo was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Ballad Of The Alamo
9 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1144 RE (MR)A side runout, variant 1
45-LB-1145 ② (MR) ∆36658-XB side runout, variant 1
(MR) 45-LB-1145Runout, Side B, Etched variants 1 & 2
LB-1144A side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45·LB·1144 – 3 A1 IA side deadwax - stamped
45·LB·1145 –1 IB side deadwax - stamped
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1144 RE [MR logo]A side runout
45-LB-1145 ① [MR logo] △36658-XB side runout
LB-1144A side label
LB-1145B side label
UK
October 1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLG 9211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1729
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1729First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Canada | London Liberty F. 55284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 1313First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55284First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | London Records 45GL 70017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABallad Of The Alamo2:47
- BThe Green Leaves Of Summer2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballad Of The Alamo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ballad Of The Alamo are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Ballad Of The Alamo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty F-55284, released September 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballad Of The Alamo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55284, 45-HLG 9211, HL-1729, F. 55284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB-1144- RI A1 R and LB-1145- RI A2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballad Of The Alamo 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.