UK
October 20, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 141
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RAK 141 A-1 GD KT 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
RAK 141 B-1 GM KT 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
YRAK 141ASide A, label
YRAK 141BSide B, label
CCSSixteen Tons
Vinyl pressings
Sixteen Tons
by CCS · 1972
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
Sixteen Tons was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Sixteen Tons
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
October 20, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 141
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RAK 141 A-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
RAK 141 B-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Denmark
1972- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 141
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RAK 141 A-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
RAK 141 B-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- RAK 2C 006-93919RAK C 006-93919
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
939 19 A 21 M3 289 500Runout side A, stamped
939 19 B 21 M3 289 501Runout side B, stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1 C 006-93 919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
93 919 A-1Side A stamped
93 919 B-1Side B stamped
Norway
1972- Label and catalog number
- RAK 7E 006-93919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Denmark | RAK RAK 141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | RAK 2C 006-93919 / RAK C 006-93919First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-93 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | EMI Electrola 93 919 / Columbia 93 9197", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Norway | RAK 7E 006-93919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Odeon 1 J 006-93.919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Sweden | RAK 4E 006-93919First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Sweden | RAK 4E 006-93919First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | RAK RAK 141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | RAK RAK 141First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Australia | RAK RAK-100587", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASixteen Tons
- BThis Is My Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sixteen Tons are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sixteen Tons are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Sixteen Tons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is RAK RAK 141, released October 20, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Sixteen Tons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 141, 2C 006-93919, 1 C 006-93 919, 7E 006-93919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAK 141 A-1 GD KT 1 and RAK 141 B-1 GM KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sixteen Tons 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.
