US
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-5596
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T\ UAS-5596-A-1 [Artisan logo] DSide A runout
T\ UAS-5596-B-1 [Artisan logo] DSide B runout
Country GazetteA Traitor In Our Midst!
Vinyl pressings
A Traitor In Our Midst!
by Country Gazette · 1972
11 pressings6 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
A Traitor In Our Midst! was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 A Traitor In Our Midst!
6 pressings came out in 1972, 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
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-5596
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 UAS-5596-1 [Artisan logo]Side A runout
1 UAS-5596-2 [Artisan logo]Side B runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29404
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UAG 29404 A-2U
UAG 29404 B-2U
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29404
- Format
- LP · Gat
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LLP-80744
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29404
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | United Artists Records UAG 29404First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | Liberty LLP-80744First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | United Artists Records UAG 29404First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 29404First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records UAS-5596First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records UAS-5596First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | United Artists Records UAG 29404LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Liberty K20P-71LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Liberty K20P-71LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 038-95671 / United Artists Records 5C 038 - 95671LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 038-95671 / Liberty 5C 038-95671LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Lost Indian1:32
- A2Keep On Pushin'2:16
- A3I Wish You Knew2:52
- A4Hot Burrito Breakdown2:06
- A5I Might Take You Back Again2:42
- A6Forget Me Not3:55
- B1Tried So Hard2:06
- B2Anna3:09
- B3If You're Ever Gonna Love Me2:43
- B4Aggravation1:15
- B5Sound Of Goodbye2:42
- B6Swing Low Sweet Chariot1:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Traitor In Our Midst! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Traitor In Our Midst! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
When was A Traitor In Our Midst! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS-5596, released September 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of A Traitor In Our Midst! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS-5596, UAG 29404, LLP-80744) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T\ UAS-5596-A-1 [Artisan logo] D and T\ UAS-5596-B-1 [Artisan logo] D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Traitor In Our Midst! 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.
