US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2681RCA Victor LSP 2681
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NO7Y-95212--1SRunout Groove Stamp
NO7Y-95213--1SRunout Groove Stamp
NO7Y-95212Side 1
NO7Y-95213Side 2
Vinyl pressings
"Twang" A Country Song
by Duane Eddy · 1963
17 pressings8 countriesInstrumentalVocalCountryFolk
"Twang" A Country Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 "Twang" A Country Song
14 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2681RCA Victor LPM 2681
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NO7P-520-1S ISide A runout, variant 1
NO7P-521 1-1S ISide B runout, variant 1
NO7P-5201-1S I A2Side A runout, variant 2
NO7P-5211-1S I A-Side B runout, variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2681
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2681RCA Victor LPM 2681
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
NO7P-5210-2S A1 RSide A runout, variant 1
NO7P-5211-2S A1 RSide B runout, variant 1
NO7P-5210Side A label
NO7P-5211Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2681RCA Victor LPM 2681
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NO7Y -5212 - - 1 S I A 2 ISide A, Runout
NO7Y -5213 - - 1 S I A 1Side B, Runout
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD.7560
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NO7P-5210-1B
NO7P-5211-1B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA L101492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM 2681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2681 / RCA Victor LSP 2681First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2681 / RCA Victor LSP 2681First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2681 / RCA Victor LPM 2681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2681 / RCA Victor LPM 2681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPL 3387First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RD.7560First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor LSP-2681 / Decca SF.7560First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2681 / RCA Victor LSP 2681First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2681 / RCA Victor LPM 2681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2681First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2681 / RCA Victor LPM 2681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2681 / RCA Victor LPM 2681First yearLP, Advance, Album, Stereo | LP, Advance, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Victor SHP-5217LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-386LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-2681LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Sugar Foot Rag1:45
- A2Weary Blues (From Waiting)2:58
- A3Fireball Mail2:10
- A4Please Help Me I'm Falling2:47
- A5Wildwood Flower2:17
- A6Precious Memories2:45
- B1Crazy Arms2:22
- B2Have You Ever Been Lonely3:18
- B3The Window Up Above2:40
- B4A Satisfied Mind3:02
- B5Making Believe3:36
- B6Peace In The Valley3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Twang" A Country Song are there?
17 vinyl pressings of "Twang" A Country Song are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was "Twang" A Country Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2681.
How do I tell if my copy of "Twang" A Country Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2681, LPM-2681, RD.7560, L101492) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NO7Y-95212--1S and NO7Y-95213--1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Twang" A Country Song 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.
