UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11166
- Format
- LP, Album
Carl JacksonBanjo Player
Vinyl pressings
Banjo Player
by Carl Jackson · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Banjo Player was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Banjo Player
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11166
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST1 11166 F1 #1 WlySide A Runout Etched
ST2 11166 F1 WlySide B Runout Etched
0Stamped Both Sides
ST1-11166Side A Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SM-11166
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SM-1-11166-F 2Side A Label etched
SM-2-11166-F 2Side B label etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11166
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
*Stamped Both Sides
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SENC.10022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YCAPX-1210 ST-1-11166side 1
YCAPX-1211 ST11166side 2
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECP-81053
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Capitol Records SENC.10022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-81053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SW 71166LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records ST-11166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SM-11166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records ST-11166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Capitol Records c 062-81450 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2 c 062-81450LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 11166LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | World Record Club 8693CLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 81450LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 81450LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Duelin' Banjos (From the film "Deliverance")
- A2C.J.'s Breakdown
- A3Song For Susan
- A4Ole Miss
- A5James Louis Henry (Brother Of John)
- B1Orange Blossom Special
- B2Little Rock Getaway
- B3Ain't Got No Name
- B4Say Old Man
- B5Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Banjo Player are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Banjo Player are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Banjo Player first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Australia, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records E-ST 11166.
How do I tell if my copy of Banjo Player is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-ST 11166, ST-11166, SM-11166, SENC.10022) 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 Banjo Player 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.