UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4070Decca PFS.4070
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6287-3ERunout side A
ZAL-6288-IERunout side B
ZAL.6287Label side A, inverted
ZAL.6288Label side B, inverted
Chris Barber's Jazz BandFolk Barber Style
Vinyl pressings
Folk Barber Style
by Chris Barber's Jazz Band · 1965
11 pressings6 countriesBig BandSwingFolkJazz
Folk Barber Style 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 Folk Barber Style
5 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4742Decca LK.4742
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6287-4ASide A runout
ARL-6288-2ASide B runout
ARL.6287Side A label, inverted
ARL.6288Side B label, inverted
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK16399-P
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLC 4450
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFSM 34070Decca PFSM.34070
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Decca SLK16399-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | London Records SLC 4450First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM 34070 / Decca PFSM.34070First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca PFS 4070 / Decca PFS.4070First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4742 / Decca LK.4742First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca PFS 4070LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca PFS 4070LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Decca 6.22314 AF / Decca 6.22314LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca PFS 34070LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Decca PFS 4070LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4070LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Banks Of The Bann
- A2Alabamy Bound
- A3Midnight In Moscow
- A4Tom Dooley
- A5Streets Of Laredo
- A6Midnight Special
- A7So Long, It's Been Good To Know You (Dusty Old Dust)
- B1When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- B2Wimoweh
- B3On Top Of Old Smokey
- B4Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
- B5Ha, Ha, This-A-Way
- B6Goodnight Irene
- B7Bobby Shaftoe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folk Barber Style are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Folk Barber Style are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Folk Barber Style first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Germany, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Decca PFS 4070.
How do I tell if my copy of Folk Barber Style is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4070, LK 4742, SLK16399-P, SLC 4450) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-6287-3E and ZAL-6288-IE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Folk Barber Style 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.
