US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA APBO-0078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
David Clayton-ThomasProfessor Longhair / Workin` On The Railroad
Vinyl pressings
Professor Longhair / Workin` On The Railroad
by David Clayton-Thomas · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesBlues RockRock
Professor Longhair was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Professor Longhair
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA DJH0-0078
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
APA0-0078-C-3S TML I A1Etched Mono Side
APB0-0078-A-3S TML I A2Etched Stereo Side
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA APBO-0078
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
October 12, 1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RCA 2421 A1ERunout (Stamped) Side A
RCA 2421 B1ERunout (Stamped) Side B
RCA 2421ALabel Side A
RCA 2421BLabel Side B
UK
October 12, 1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2421
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RCA 2421 A1ERunout (Stamped) Side A
RCA 2421 B1ERunout (Stamped) Side B
RCA 2421ALabel Side A
RCA 2421BLabel Side B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | RCA Victor 102356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APBO-0078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | RCA Victor APB0-0078First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | RCA Victor APB0-0078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Sweden | RCA Victor 74-16382First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | RCA DJH0-0078First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | RCA APBO-0078First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | RCA APBO-0078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2421First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor APB0-00787", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AProfessor Longhair2:47
- BWorkin` On The Railroad2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Professor Longhair are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Professor Longhair are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Professor Longhair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA APBO-0078.
How do I tell if my copy of Professor Longhair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APBO-0078, DJH0-0078, RCA 2421, 102356) 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 Professor Longhair 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.