US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20840
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20840A M1 FA-Side Runout Etching
MG 20840B M1 FB-Side Runout Etching
Faron YoungAims At The West
Vinyl pressings
Aims At The West
by Faron Young · 1963
12 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Aims At The West 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 Aims At The West
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Mercury SR 60840
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20840Mercury MG 20840
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20840A M1A-Side Runout; stamped
MG 20840B M1B-Side Runout; stamped
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20840
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MG 20840A M1 FSide A runout
MG 20840B M1 FSide B runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60840
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60840
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury SR 60840First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG-20840 / Mercury MG-20840(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG 20840 / Mercury MG-C20840First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20840First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG-20840First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20840First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60840First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG-20840 / Mercury MG 20840First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60840First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Mercury International 134 550 MFYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Tower (Electric Tower) TWL-1081LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20840 / Mercury MG-20840LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Rawhide1:55
- A2High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)2:52
- A3The Ballad Of Paladin2:15
- A4The Streets Of Laredo3:54
- A5The Yellow Bandana2:25
- A6Bonanza1:57
- B1A Dead Man Ago2:18
- B2The Rebel - Johnny Yuma2:05
- B3The Lilies Grow High2:32
- B4The Rev. Mr. Black2:45
- B5Don't Take Your Guns To Town3:11
- B6New Mexico1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aims At The West are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Aims At The West are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1968.
When was Aims At The West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury MG-20840.
How do I tell if my copy of Aims At The West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-20840, SR 60840, MG 20840) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20840A M1 F and MG 20840B M1 F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aims At The West 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.