Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8553
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Microgroove
Ernest TubbThe Daddy Of 'Em All
Vinyl pressings
The Daddy Of 'Em All
by Ernest Tubb · 1956
10 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Daddy Of 'Em All was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Daddy Of 'Em All
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Decca DL 8553First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8553LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8553LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8553LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8553LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 8260LP | LP |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8260LP | LP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8553LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8553LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Stetson HAT 3015LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1You're Breaking My Heart
- A2I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair
- A3I Know My Baby Loves Me In Her Own Peculiar Way
- A4Mississippi Gal
- A5When A Soldier Knocks And Finds Nobody Home
- A6Daisy May
- B1I've Got The Blues For Mammy
- B2This Troubled Mind O' Mine
- B3I Knew The Moment I Lost You
- B4You're The Only Good Thing (That's Happened To Me)
- B5My Hillbilly Baby
- B6There's No Fool Like A Young Fool
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Daddy Of 'Em All are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Daddy Of 'Em All are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1960.
When was The Daddy Of 'Em All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is Decca DL 8553.
How do I tell if my copy of The Daddy Of 'Em All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8553) 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 The Daddy Of 'Em All 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.