US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N7OW-3985A-side label
N7OW-3984B-side label
Duane EddyThe Ballad Of Paladin / The Wild Westerners
Vinyl pressings
The Ballad Of Paladin / The Wild Westerners
by Duane Eddy · 1962
18 pressings9 countriesThemeRockabillyCountryRock
The Ballad Of Paladin was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 The Ballad Of Paladin
15 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 9 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(N7OW-3985)Label matrix side A
(N7OW-3984)Label matrix side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N7 OW3985-1S A1 R RA-Side Runout
N7 OW3984-1S R RB-Side Runout
N7OW-3985A-Side Label
N7OW-3984B-Side Label
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA-1300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
N70W-3984-1CRun-out A-side (6 o'clock)
N70W-3985-1CRun-out B-side (6 o'clock)
N70W-3984-1C U 1Side A runout complete string
N70W-3985-1C A 1Side B runout complete string
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA 1300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N70W-3985-1CSide A runout, stamped
N70W-3984-1CSide B runout, stamped
{ N70W-3985 }Side A label, inverted
{ N70W-3984 }Side B label, inverted
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA 1300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N70W-3984-1CA - Stamped
N70W-3985-1CB - Stamped
N70W-3984A- Label
PN70W-3985B- Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | RCA 101325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | RCA 45-ERC-1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N-1311 / RCA Victor (47-8047)First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | Victor SS-1314First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | New Zealand | RCA 4/60297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA-1300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA 13007", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | RCA RCA 13007", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Ballad Of Paladin1:56
- BThe Wild Westerners2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Paladin are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Paladin are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Ballad Of Paladin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8047.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ballad Of Paladin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8047, 45-RCA-1300, 45-RCA 1300, 101325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N7OW-3985 and N7OW-3984. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ballad Of Paladin 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.
