Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1383
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G2 WP8152-3SSide 1 runouts
G2 WP8153-3SSide 2 runouts
G2WP-8152Side 1 label
G2WP-8153Side 2 label
Vinyl pressings
Finger-Style Guitar
by Chet Atkins · 1956
20 pressings5 countriesInstrumentalCountryFolkWorld
Finger-Style Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Finger-Style Guitar
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1383First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA LPM-1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA LPM-1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1383LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1383 / RCA Victor LPM 1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM 1383 / RCA Victor LPM-1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM 1383 / RCA Victor LPM-1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1383 / RCA Victor LPM 1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM 1383LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1383 / RCA Victor LPM-1383 RELP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Philippines | RCA LSP-1383LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1383 (e) / RCA Victor LSP 1383LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1383 (e) / RCA Victor LSP 1383LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1383 (e) / RCA Victor LSP 1383LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1383 (e) / RCA Victor LSP 1383LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPE 1383LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPL-3296LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-1383LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Swedish Rhapsody2:30
- A2Liza2:45
- A3In The Mood2:15
- A4Heartaches2:05
- A5Glow Worm2:14
- A6Dance Of The Goldenrod1:58
- B1Petite Waltz2:48
- B2Adelita1:35
- B3Gavotte In D1:39
- B4Unchained Melody2:55
- B5Waltz In A-Flat1:47
- B6Malagueña2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Finger-Style Guitar are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Finger-Style Guitar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1962.
When was Finger-Style Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-1383.
How do I tell if my copy of Finger-Style Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-1383) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G2 WP8152-3S and G2 WP8153-3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Finger-Style Guitar 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.
