US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2678RCA Victor LPM 2678
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A1 N2WP-0909--1SStamped [Side A]
A1 N2WP-0910--1SStamped [Side B]
Chet AtkinsTravelin'
Vinyl pressings
Travelin'
by Chet Atkins · 1963
29 pressings8 countriesCountry BluesCountryBluesFolk
Travelin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Travelin'
20 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2678
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N2WY-0911Side A label
N2WY-0912Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2678RCA Victor LSP 2678
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2WY-0911--1S A1 IRunout side A, stamped
N2WY 0912 /S A1 IRunout side B, stamped
N2WY-0911Matrix side A, on label
N2WY-0912Matrix side B, on label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2678RCA Victor LSP 2678
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2WY-0911--2S A1 RSide A stamped, R etched
N2WY-0912--4S A 1 RSide B stamped, 1 & R etched
N2WY-0911Side A label
N2WY-0912Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2678RCA Victor LSP 2678
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2WY-0911--2S A2 RSide A stamped, R etched
N2WY-0912--4S A1 RSide B stamped, 1 & R etched
N2WY-0911Side A label
N2WY-0912Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2678
- Format
- LP, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A, StampedN2WP-0909-- 2S A1
Side A, EtchedR
Side B, StampedN2WP-⊟910--2S A1
Side B, EtchedR
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA Victor LPM-2678 / RCA Victor Australia N2WP-0909First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | RCA LPM-2678 / RCA LPM 2678First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2678First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2678First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2678First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2678First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2678First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2678First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Japan | Victor SHP-5235First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPL 3386First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPLS 3386First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RD-7557First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | RCA SF-7557First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7557 / RCA Victor (LSP-2678)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2678 / RCA Victor LPM 2678First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | RCA International (Camden) INTS 1141LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2678 / RCA Victor LSP 2678LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,712 / RCA Victor LPM 2678LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor SF-7557 / RCA Victor SF.755712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2678 / RCA Victor LSP 2678LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2678 / RCA Victor LSP 2678LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-2678 / RCA Victor LPM 2678LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Wheels2:28
- A2Calcutta2:57
- A3La Dolce Vita2:13
- A4Exodus3:14
- A5Baubles, Bangles And Beads2:33
- A6Naboonspruit Polka2:14
- B1Muskrat Ramble2:43
- B2Waram Patat2:00
- B3Volare2:40
- B4Mossie Se Moses2:24
- B5Sweetness2:20
- B6The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Travelin' are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Travelin' are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1971.
When was Travelin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2678.
How do I tell if my copy of Travelin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2678, LSP-2678, LPM 2678, RD-7557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A1 N2WP-0909--1S and A1 N2WP-0910--1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Travelin' 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.
