US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Athena-Warner Bros Records BS 2851
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
Doug KershawAlive & Pickin'
Vinyl pressings
Alive & Pickin'
by Doug Kershaw · 1974
16 pressings2 countriesFolk RockCajunRockFolk
Alive & Pickin' 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 Alive & Pickin'
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Athena-Warner Bros Records BS 2851First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2851LP, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Sampler, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Introduction 0:35
- A1Diggy Liggy Lo2:04
- A2Battle Of New Orleans3:44
- A3Medley : Orange Blossom Special / You Are My Sunshine6:56
- A4Natural Man3:16
- A5Alive & Pickin'2:42
- B1Cajun Joe (The Bully Of The Bayou)3:27
- B2The Cajun Stripper3:29
- B3Dixie Creole3:57
- B4Louisiana Man4:49
- B5Uncle Pen4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alive & Pickin' are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Alive & Pickin' are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was Alive & Pickin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Athena-Warner Bros Records BS 2851.
How do I tell if my copy of Alive & Pickin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2851) 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 Alive & Pickin' 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.
