Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS 1001Starbox ABCS 1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ABCS-1001-AA side runout, stamped
ABCS-1001-BB side runout, stamped
ABCS 1001 AA side label
ABCS 1001 BB side label
Donna FargoU S Of A
Vinyl pressings
U S Of A
by Donna Fargo · 1974
12 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
U S Of A was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 U S Of A
11 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS 1001Starbox ABCS 1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jukebox Hole
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DOA-17523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC DOT DOA-17523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSSB-1472671V MB-28458-RE-1Runout side A
MB-28457X DOA17523Runout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC DOT DOA-17523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MB-28458-SRunout side A
MB-28458-SRunout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DOA-17523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZTSB14726801B MB-28458-1-11-1 DOA17523 D P.R.Runout Etchings (Both Sides)
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | ABC Records DOA-17523First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Canada | Dot Records 17523XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Denmark | ABC Records ABCS 1001 / Starbox ABCS 1001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Denmark | ABC Records ABCS 1001 / Starbox ABCS 1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Dot Records DOA 17523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Dot Records ZK 5786First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Sweden | ABC Records ABDO 3201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Dot Records DOA-17523First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | ABC DOT DOA-17523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ABC DOT DOA-17523First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Dot Records DOA-17523First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label10", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AU.S. Of A.3:40
- BDon't Be Angry3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of U S Of A are there?
12 vinyl pressings of U S Of A are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was U S Of A first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Denmark, US, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is ABC Records ABCS 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of U S Of A is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS 1001, DOA-17523, 17523X, DOA 17523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCS-1001-A and ABCS-1001-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is U S Of A 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.
