US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SWKM-2395 - - 2S RA side runout
SWKM-2390 - - 8S RB side runout
SWKM-2395A side label
SWKM-2390B side label
Chet AtkinsYakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black
Vinyl pressings
Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black
by Chet Atkins · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SWKM-2395 - - 3S A1 IA side runout
SWKM-2390 - - 3S A1 IB side runout
SWKM-2395A side label
SWKM-2390B side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SWKM-2395--4S HA-Side Runout
SWKM-2390--4S HB-Side Runout
SWKM-2395A-Side Label
SWKM-2390B-Side Label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8590 / RCA 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1464 / RCA Victor 47-8590First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA 47-85907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYakety Axe2:02
- BLetter Edged In Black2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8590.
How do I tell if my copy of Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8590, RCA 1464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWKM-2395 - - 2S R and SWKM-2390 - - 8S R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yakety Axe / Letter Edged In Black 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.
