US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0479
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0479A 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠAIside A runout stamped
APL1 0479B 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠΛ1side B runout stamped
APL1-0479-Aside A label
APL1-0479-Bside B label
Chet AtkinsThe Atkins-Travis Traveling Show
Vinyl pressings
The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show
by Chet Atkins · 1974
12 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Atkins-Travis Traveling Show
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-0479
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AHL1 0479A 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠAIside A runout stamped
AHL1 0479B 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠΛ1side B runout stamped
AHL1-0479-Aside A label
AHL1-0479-Bside B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0479
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0479A 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Ⅰ A2Side A runout, stamped
APL1 0479B 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠA1Side B runout, stamped
APL1-0479-ASide A label
APL1-0479-BSide B label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-0479
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFL1 0479-A-IERunout side A
AFL1 0479-B-IERunout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA AFL1-0479
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0479
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AFL1-0479A 1ESide A runout stamped
AFL1-0479B 1ESide B runout stamped
AFL1 0479 ASide A label
AFL1 0479 BSide B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | RCA APL1-0479First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor APL1 0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor APL1.0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-5180First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor AFL1-0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | RCA AFL1-0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | RCA APL1-0479First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RCA APL1-0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA AHL1-0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA APL1-0479First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | RCA NL 80479LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Italy | RCA NL 80479LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Down South Blues4:28
- A2Mutual Admiration2:06
- A3Muskrat Ramble2:28
- A4If I Had You3:00
- A5Cannonball Rag1:20
- A6Boogie For Cecil2:25
- B1Is Anything Better Than This2:25
- B2Dance Of The Golden Rod1:48
- B3Who's Sorry Now2:00
- B4Nine Pound Hammer2:48
- B5I'll See You In My Dreams3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.
When was The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA APL1-0479.
How do I tell if my copy of The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0479, AHL1-0479, AFL1-0479, APL1 0479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1 0479A 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠAI and APL1 0479B 1S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ⅠΛ1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show 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.
