Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records W8793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W8793 - A1Runout Side A
W8793 - B1Runout Side B
Dwight YoakamHonky Tonk Man
Vinyl pressings
Honky Tonk Man
by Dwight Yoakam · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesHonky TonkFolkWorld& Country
Honky Tonk Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Honky Tonk Man
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records W8793T
- Format
- 12", Single
US
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-28793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-28973-A- S SR-1 1 - 1 [SRC logo] MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A
7-28793-B- S SR-1 1 - 1 [SRC logo] MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B
7-28793-ALabel side A
7-28793-BLabel side B
US
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-28793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-28973-A- SH-T [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-15194-SH1 SLM △11300 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-Runout side A
7-28793-B- SH-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-15195-SH1 SLM △11300-X 1- MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B
7-28793-ALabel side A
7-28793-BLabel side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-28793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-28793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX212161 7-28793-1Runout Side A
MX212162 7-28793-2Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Reprise Records 7-28793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | Reprise Records 7-28793First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 87937First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 87937First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Reprise Records W8793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Reprise Records W8793TFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 928 793-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Reprise Records 7-28793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Reprise Records 7-28793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Reprise Records 7-28793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AHonky Tonk Man2:45
- BMiner's Prayer2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honky Tonk Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Honky Tonk Man are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Honky Tonk Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Reprise Records W8793.
How do I tell if my copy of Honky Tonk Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W8793, W8793T, 7-28793, 92 87937) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W8793 - A1 and W8793 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honky Tonk Man 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.
