US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79170
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV 98663Side A Runout
XSV 98664Side B Runout
VSD-79170-ASide A Label
VSD-79170-BSide B Label
Doc & Merle WatsonDoc Watson & Son
Vinyl pressings
Doc Watson & Son
by Doc & Merle Watson · 1965
12 pressings4 countriesCountry BluesFolkBluesFolk
Doc Watson & Son 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 Doc Watson & Son
5 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
- Vanguard VRS-9170
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o XTV-98661-1C 1 P A2Side A runout
o XTV-98662-1C 1 P A2Side B runout
VRS-9170-ASide A label
VRS-9170-BSide B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79170
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o 1 XSV-98663-2C V SD 79170 A ᴘ A 2Side A runout, stamped ["1" is etched]
o XSV-98664-2C V SD 79170 B 1 ᴘ A 2Side B runout, stamped ["1" is etched]
VSD-79170-ASide A label
XSV 98663Side A label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79170
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
o 1 XSV-98663-2C V SD 79170 A P A 2Side A runout, variant 1
o XSV-98664-2C V SD 79170 B 1 P A 2Side B runout, variant 1
o 1 XSV-98663-2B 1 P A 5Side A runout, variant 2
o 1 XSV-98664-2B 1 P B CSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TFL 6055
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Fontana TFL 6055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79170First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS-9170First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79170First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79170First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79170LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Vanguard VRS 9170LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Vanguard SR 456 / Vanguard SR-456LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Vanguard LAX-6033LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Vanguard GXF-6034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD • 79170 / Vanguard VSD-79170LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD-79170LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Muskrat2:51
- A2Weary Blues2:10
- A3Medley-Fiddler's Dram; Whistling Rufus; Ragtime Annie (Raggedy Ann)2:09
- A4Dream Of The Miner's Child2:45
- A5Rising Sun Blues4:17
- A6Mama Blues2:18
- A7We Shall All Be Reunited2:10
- B1Little Stream Of Whiskey2:25
- B2Little Sadie2:57
- B3Beaumont Rag1:37
- B4Otto Wood, The Bandit3:14
- B5The Faithful Soldier3:09
- B6Memphis Blues1:32
- B7Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doc Watson & Son are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Doc Watson & Son are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Doc Watson & Son first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK. One of them is Vanguard VSD-79170.
How do I tell if my copy of Doc Watson & Son is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD-79170, VRS-9170, TFL 6055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV 98663 and XSV 98664. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Doc Watson & Son 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.