US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun
by Dave Dudley · 1965
17 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun 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 Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Mercury MG-21028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21028A M3Stamped Side A
MG 21028B M3Stamped Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21028Mercury MG21028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Richmond Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 21028A M1 B I RRRunout A
MG 21028B M1 R-1 R.RRunout B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61028Mercury MG2161028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61028-A- M1 1 RR 11 ARunout A
SR 61028-B- M1 R1 RR 11 BRunout B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury MG-21028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury SR-61028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-61028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG-21028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG-21028First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-61028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 21028 / Mercury MG21028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-61028 / Mercury MG2161028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 21028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Netherlands | Fontana 6430 045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6336 254LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Ireland | Philips 6336254LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-61028LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-61028LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61028 / Mercury SR61028LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-61028 / Mercury 812 280-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61028 / Mercury SR61028LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun2:08
- A2Two Six Packs Away2:11
- A3Just A Few More Miles2:07
- A4Quittin' Time2:15
- A5Operation X2:22
- A6D.J. Memphis Joe2:23
- B1I Got Lost2:24
- B2Wreck Of The Old Slow Binder2:36
- B3Jack Knife2:24
- B4Sugarland U.S.A.2:15
- B5Truck Driver's Waltz2:40
- B6Speed Traps, Weigh Stations, & Detour Signs2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury SR-61028.
How do I tell if my copy of Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-61028, MG-21028, MG 21028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun 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.