US
1965- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6422
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
George JonesThe Race Is On
Vinyl pressings
The Race Is On
by George Jones · 1965
15 pressings4 countriesCountryHonky TonkFolkWorld
The Race Is On 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 The Race Is On
10 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3422
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3422A CLB1Side 1
UAL 3422B CLB1Side 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3422
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3422A 1ASide A - etched
UAL 3422A 1B ASide B - etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3422
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Plastylite Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3422A-1ASide 1
UAL 3422B 1ASide 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6422
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3422
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAL.3422ACLB1 1 X111 111 A TSide A runout
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] UAL.3422B.CLB.1 1 1 111 1 111 11 C E 1 1.Side B runout
UAL 3442 ASide A label
UAL 3442 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6422First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 3422First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6422First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6422First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3422First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6422 / United Artists Records ST-90829LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3422First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3422First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3422First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6422First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6422 / United Artists Records ST-90829LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3422First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GXC-2007LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Sunset Records SLS 50428LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists Records T-90829 / United Artists Records UAL 3422LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1The Race Is On2:05
- A2Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes2:23
- A3I'll Never Let Go Of You2:20
- A4She's Mine2:35
- A5Three's A Crowd2:16
- A6They'll Never Take Her Love From Me2:29
- B1Your Heart Turned Left2:10
- B2Ain't It Funny What A Fool Will Do2:22
- B3It Scares Me Half To Death2:40
- B4World's Worse Loser2:34
- B5Time Changes Everything2:50
- B6Take Me As I Am2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Race Is On are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Race Is On are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was The Race Is On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6422.
How do I tell if my copy of The Race Is On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6422, UAL 3422) 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 Race Is On 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.
