US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74060
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o T | EKS-74060-A-1 CTHSide 1
o T | EKS-74060-B-1 CTHSide 2
David AcklesSubway To The Country
Vinyl pressings
Subway To The Country
by David Ackles · 1969
11 pressings4 countriesRockFolkWorld& Country
Subway To The Country was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Subway To The Country
9 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74060
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74060
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o EKS-74060-A-1 CP A3Side 1
P o EKS-74060-B-1 CP A3Side 2
EKS-74060-ASide A label
EKS-74060-BSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74060
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74060-A CPSide A etched runout
EKS-74060-B CPSide B etched runout
EKS-74060-ASide A label
EKS-74060-BSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74060Elektra EKS-45676
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74060Elektra EKS-45676
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o T 1 EKS-74060-A-1 CTH A5Side A runout (Album)
o T 1 EKS-74060-B-1 CTH A3Side B runout (Album)
DA-1A CTH RL SS T1Side A runout (Single)
DA-1B CTH T1Side B runout (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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Elektra EKS-74060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Elektra SLVLEXEK 435First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Elektra EKS 74060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74060First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74060 / Elektra EKS-45676First yearLP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74060 / Elektra EKS-45676First yearLP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Elektra EKS 74060 / Elektra K 42092LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Main Line Saloon3:35
- A2That's No Reason To Cry3:09
- A3Candy Man4:15
- A4Out On The Road6:21
- B1Cabin On The Mountain3:36
- B2Woman River4:49
- B3Inmates Of The Institution4:30
- B4Subway To The Country3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Subway To The Country are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Subway To The Country are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Subway To The Country first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, France. One of them is Elektra EKS-74060.
How do I tell if my copy of Subway To The Country is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-74060, EKS 74060, SLVLEXEK 435) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o T | EKS-74060-A-1 CTH and o T | EKS-74060-B-1 CTH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Subway To The Country 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.
