Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 062 86015
- Format
- LP, Album
Glen CampbellHighwayman
Vinyl pressings
Highwayman
by Glen Campbell · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesRockPop
Highwayman was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Highwayman
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 12008
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 12008
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E ST1 12008 - 1 G 1Side A Runout
E ST2 12008 - 1 G 1Side B Runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO 12008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-1200823 △ KENDUN-C JGSSide A etched
SW-1-1200823 Z3 #2 KENDUN-C JGS △Side B etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records R-130246EMI R-130246
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R130246A 1 - A1CSide A etched
R130246B 1 - A1BSide B etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-12008
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-12008-Z11 CI ✲ KENDUN-C JGSSide A Runout
SW-2-12008-Z6 I ✲ KENDUN-C JGSSide B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records SOO-12008 / Capitol Records SOO 12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-86 015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064 86 015LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Ireland | Capitol Records EST 12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062 86015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Capitol Records SW 12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Capitol Records, Inc. S00 (L) 12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Sweden | Capitol Records 7C 062-86015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records EST 12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records EST 12008First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SOO 12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records R-130246 / EMI R-130246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SOO-12008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Highwayman3:01
- A2Hound Dog Man2:39
- A3I Was Just Thinking About You2:40
- A4Love Song3:15
- A5My Prayer2:37
- B1Tennessee Home3:10
- B2Don't Lose Me In The Confusion3:13
- B3Cajun Caper3:52
- B4Darlin' Darlinka3:16
- B5Fool Ya2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highwayman are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Highwayman are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Highwayman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 062 86015.
How do I tell if my copy of Highwayman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 062 86015, EST 12008, SOO 12008, R-130246) 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 Highwayman 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.
