US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records M2M 2159
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Gatefold
George JonesThe George Jones Story
Vinyl pressings
The George Jones Story
by George Jones · 1967
11 pressings2 countriesCountryHonky TonkFolkWorld
The George Jones Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 George Jones Story
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records M2S 2159
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records M2M 2159First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records M2S 2159First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia M2S 3159 / Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bulldog Records BDL-2009 / Quicksilver BDL-2009LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Musicor Records M2S 3159LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Bulldog Records BDL-2009LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Am I That Easy To Forget
- A2I Threw Away The Rose
- A3Back Into My Baby's Arms Again
- A4Run 'Em Off
- A5The Man That You Once Knew
- B1Seasons Of My Heart
- B2Lonely Street
- B3Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
- B4Soldiers Last Letter
- B5Ain't Nothin Shakin' (But The Leaves)
- C1Green, Green Grass Of Home
- C2That Heart Belongs To Me
- C3I'll Sail My Ship Alone
- C4Please Don't Let That Woman Get Me
- C5Worst Of Luck
- D1Color Of The Blues
- D2Even The Bad Times Are Good
- D3The Shoe Goes On The Other Foot Tonight
- D4Swinging Doors
- D5Your Steppin' Stone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The George Jones Story are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The George Jones Story are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was The George Jones Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Musicor Records M2M 2159.
How do I tell if my copy of The George Jones Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M2M 2159, M2S 2159) 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 George Jones Story 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.
