US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2402
- Format
- LP, Promo
Buddy EbsenThe Beverly Hillbillies
Vinyl pressings
The Beverly Hillbillies
by Buddy Ebsen · 1965
12 pressings3 countriesMusicalBluegrassFolkWorld
The Beverly Hillbillies was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Beverly Hillbillies
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 2402First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CL 2402LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CS 9202LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | CBS BPG 62640-MonoLP | LP |
| 1966 | UK | CBS SBPG 62640LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2402LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9202LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Harmony HL 11269LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Hallmark Records HM 556LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Hallmark Records HM 556LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11269LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSP 9202LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Ballad Of Jed Clampett1:33
- A2Beverly Hills3:01
- A3Vittles2:04
- A4A Long Talk With That Boy3:38
- A5Jethro's A Powerful Man2:29
- A6Elly's Spring Song1:19
- A7Back Home U.S.A.2:01
- B1Critters1:44
- B2Doctor Granny2:37
- B3Lady Lessons1:57
- B4Birds An' Bees3:33
- B5Love Of Money2:20
- B6The Ballad Of Jed Clampett0:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beverly Hillbillies are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Beverly Hillbillies are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was The Beverly Hillbillies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Columbia CL 2402.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beverly Hillbillies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 2402) 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 The Beverly Hillbillies 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.