US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-4147--1S ISide A runout
SRRS-4148--1S ISide B runout
Vinyl pressings
The "Pops" Goes Country
by Chet Atkins · 1966
18 pressings4 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
The "Pops" Goes Country was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 "Pops" Goes Country
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2870
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SRRM-4145--1S I Λ5side A runout stamped
SRRM-4146--7S I ΛIside B runout stamped
SRRM-4145side A label
SRRM-4146side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-4147--4S A2 RSide A runout, stamped
SRRS-4148--2S A2 RSide B runout, stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2870
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-4147--3S HRunout side A
SRRS-4148--3S HRunout side B
SRRS-4147Label side A
SRRS-4148Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSP-10089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7805First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RD-7805 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2870First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2870 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2870First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-2870LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2870LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LSC-2870LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2870LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Country Gentleman1:48
- A2Tennessee Waltz2:42
- A3Alabama Jubilee2:29
- A4Faded Love2:11
- A5Medley: In The Pines, Wildwood Flower, On Top Of Old Smokey3:22
- A6Indy And Warm2:02
- B1I'll Fly Away2:23
- B2Adios Amigo2:43
- B3Medley: John Henry, Listen To The Mockingbird1:53
- B4Cold, Cold Heart2:51
- B5I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes2:19
- B6Orange Blossom Special2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The "Pops" Goes Country are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The "Pops" Goes Country are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The "Pops" Goes Country first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2870.
How do I tell if my copy of The "Pops" Goes Country is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2870, LM-2870, SF-7805, RD-7805) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRRS-4147--1S I and SRRS-4148--1S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The "Pops" Goes Country 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.
