Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4135
- Format
- LP, Album
Chet AtkinsLover's Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Lover's Guitar
by Chet Atkins · 1969
13 pressings10 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Lover's Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Lover's Guitar
12 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4135 (WPRS-5072)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WPRS-5072 S-I D Manufactured in GermanySide A
WPRS-5073 1.11F G Manufactured in GermanySide B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 8023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WPRS 5072-2A side runout, stamped
WPRS 5073 1B side runout, stamped
WPRS 5072-4EA side runout, stamped
WPRS 5073-1EB side runout, stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD 8023
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4135
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
W P R S - 5072 - - 1 S X1 A4Runout side A, variant 1
W P R S - 5073 - - 1 S X1 A4Runout side B, variant 1
W P R S - 5072 - 3SRunout side A, variant 2
W P R S - 5073 - 3SRunout side B, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4135
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPRS-5072--2S D RA side runout, variant 1
WPRS-5073--2S C RB side runout, variant 1
WPRS-5072--4S C 1 B RA side runout, variant 2
WPRS-5073--5S B 1 AB side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-4135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-4135 (WPRS-5072)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | RCA SHP-6063First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4135 / RCA Victor LSP 4135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | RCA Victor 38.105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Turkey | RCA Victor LSP-4135 / RCA Victor 206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor RD 8023First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | South Korea | Jigu Records Corporation LSP-4135LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "Zorba The Greek"2:58
- A2Hawaiian Wedding Song3:13
- A3The Look Of Love2:50
- A4Cajita De Musica (Little Music Box)1:59
- A5Cancion Del Viento (Song Of The Wind)3:48
- A6Estudio Brillante3:35
- B1La Madrugada (The Early Dawn)2:25
- B2If I Should Lose You2:30
- B3Those Were The Days2:55
- B4The Odd Folks Of Okracoke2:11
- B5Until It's Time For You To Go3:42
- B6Recuerdos De La Alhambra3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover's Guitar are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lover's Guitar are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1975.
When was Lover's Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-4135.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover's Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4135, LSP-4135 (WPRS-5072), SF 8023, RD 8023) 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 Lover's 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.
