US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5021Polydor 2391 024
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-5021-ASide A Runout
PD-5021-BSide B Runout
POLP 80273Side A Label
POLP 80274Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Honky Tonk Angel
by Ellen Mcilwaine · 1972
19 pressings7 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Honky Tonk Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Angel
14 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5021Polydor PD 5021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80273-1C MR[in a circle] △[crossed out] 16818 (2) STERLING RLSide A Runout
POLP-80274-1C MR[in a circle] △[crossed out] 16818-X(2) STERLINGSide B Runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5021Polydor 2391 024
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80273-1A [I A M in triangle] STERLING RLRunout side A, variant 1
POLP-80274-1B [I A M in triangle] STERLING RLRunout side B, variant 1
POLP- 80273- 1A [I A M in triangle] STERLING RLRunout side A, variant 2
POLP- 80274- 1A [I A M in triangle] STERLING RLRunout side B, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5021Polydor PD 5021
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80273-1C MR ^ Δ16818 STERLING RLRunout, side A, etched save for MR logo and STERLING, stamped
POLP-80274-1C MR ^ Δ16818-X(1) STERLING RLRunout, side B, etched save for MR logo and STERLING, stamped
POLP 80273Label matrix, side A
POLP 80274Label matrix, side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Press
- Runout / matrix
PD-5021-1A STERLING RL POLP 80273-1Aside 1 runout, POLP 80273-1A is crossed out
PD-5021-1B STERLING RL POLP 80274-1Aside 2 runout, POLP 80274-1A is crossed out
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5021Polydor 2391 024
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80273-1C MR △[crossed out] 16818-(2) STERLING RLSide A Runout
POLP-80274-1C MR △[crossed out] 16818 -X(2) STERLINGSide B Runout
POLP 80273Side A Label
POLP 80274Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Colombia | Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2391024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | PolydorLP, Album, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor PD 5021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor PD 5021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor 2391 024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor PD 5021First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Polydor AISLE-1001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Japan | Universal Music UIJY-75060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD-5021 / Polydor 2391 024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Toe Hold4:22
- A2Weird Of Hermiston5:06
- A3Up From The Skies4:38
- A4Losing You2:00
- A5Ode To Billy Joe3:48
- B1Pinebo (My Story)2:41
- B2Can't Find My Way Home3:41
- B3Wings Of A Horse4:02
- B4It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels2:38
- B5Wade In The Water4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honky Tonk Angel are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Honky Tonk Angel are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 2015.
When was Honky Tonk Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD-5021.
How do I tell if my copy of Honky Tonk Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-5021, 2391024, 2391 024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-5021-A and PD-5021-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honky Tonk Angel 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.