US
July 1965- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7340
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Orange label
- Runout / matrix
XLP-79673-1ESide A
XLP-79674-1FSide B
Flatt & ScruggsKings Of Bluegrass (Great Original Recordings Volume 1)
Vinyl pressings
Kings Of Bluegrass (Great Original Recordings Volume 1)
by Flatt & Scruggs · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Kings Of Bluegrass was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Kings Of Bluegrass
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
July 1965- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7340
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Black label
- Runout / matrix
o XLP-79673-1E TSide 1 Runout Stamped
o XLP-79673-1C TSide 2 Runout Stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7340
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XLP-79673-1B PSide A Runout
o XLP-79674-1C PSide B Runout
US
July 1965- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7340
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7340
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · black label
- Runout / matrix
o XLP-79673-1ASide A stamp
o XLP-79674-1CSide B stamp
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Harmony HL 7340First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Harmony HL 7340First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Harmony HL 7340First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | Harmony HL 7340First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Harmony HL 7340First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Hallmark Records HM 559LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 559 / Hallmark Records HM 559LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1646LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1646LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Harmony HL 7340LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Tis Sweet To Be Remembered
- A2Over The Hills To The Poorhouse
- A3Why Did You Wander
- A4Dear Old Dixie
- A5I'm Gonna Settle Down
- B1You're Not A Drop In The Bucket
- B2If I Should Wander Back Tonight
- B3Someone Took My Place With You
- B4Get In Line Brother
- B5Thinking About You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kings Of Bluegrass are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Kings Of Bluegrass are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was Kings Of Bluegrass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Harmony HL 7340, released July 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Kings Of Bluegrass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL 7340) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP-79673-1E and XLP-79674-1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kings Of Bluegrass 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.
