US
November 1962- Label and catalog number
- Prestige International INT 13056
- Format
- LP, Mono · Orange Labels
Dave Van RonkFolksinger
Vinyl pressings
Folksinger
by Dave Van Ronk · 1962
13 pressings1 countryFolkFolkWorld& Country
Folksinger was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Folksinger
1 pressing came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Prestige International INT 13056First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Prestige Folklore FL 14012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige Folklore FL 14012LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige Folklore FL 14012LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PRST 7527 / Prestige PR 7527LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PRST 7527LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PR 7527 / Prestige PRESTIGE 7527LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PR 7527 / Prestige PRESTIGE 7527LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Prestige Folklore CR00571LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 2023 | US | SoundsGood Original Recordings 66407LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige PRT-7527 / Prestige PR 7527LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7527 / Prestige P-7527LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige Folklore FL 14012LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1He Was A Friend Of Mine3:29
- A2Motherless Children3:45
- A3Stackalee3:32
- A4Mr. Noah1:28
- A5Come Back Baby3:48
- A6Poor Lazarus5:06
- B1Samson & Delilah2:35
- B2Cocaine Blues4:13
- B3You've Been A Good Old Wagon2:16
- B4Fixin' To Die2:50
- B5Hang Me, Oh Hang Me3:07
- B6Long John2:10
- B7Chicken Is Nice2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folksinger are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Folksinger are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Folksinger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Prestige International INT 13056, released November 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Folksinger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INT 13056) 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 Folksinger 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.
