US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2705RCA Victor LSP-2705
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPRS 0944 3S
Vinyl pressings
Railroad Man
by Hank Snow · 1963
19 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Railroad Man 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 Railroad Man
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
- RCA Victor LPM 2705RCA Victor LPM-2705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-0941-11S A2 RSide A Runout
PPRM-0942-11S A1 RSide B Runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2705RCA Victor LPM-2705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-0941-12S HSide A Runout
PPRM-0942-12S HSide B Runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2705RCA Victor LPM-2705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-0941-11S A2 ISide A Runout
PPRM-0942-11S A1 ISide B Runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2705RCA Victor LPM-2705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-0941-10S A2 ISide A Runout
PPRM-0942-15S A2 ISide B Runout
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 7579
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA Victor LPM 2705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2705 / RCA Victor LPM 2705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2705 / RCA Victor LSP 2705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF 7579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RD 7579 / RCA Victor RD-7579First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP 2705 / RCA Victor LSP-2705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2705 / RCA Victor LPM-2705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2705 / RCA Victor LPM-2705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2705 / RCA Victor LPM-2705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2705 / RCA Victor LPM-2705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Victor SHP-5262LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM 2705 / RCA Victor LPM-2705LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | RCA RMP-5123(S)LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK & Europe | RCA NL 90003LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Camden CAS 10196 / RCA Camden CAS 10 196LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2705LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor SF-7579LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Waiting For A Train
- A2Big Wheels
- A3The Last Ride
- A4The Streamline
- A5Ghost Trains
- A6Pan American
- B1Southbound
- B2Way Out There
- B3Chattanooga Choo Choo
- B4The Wreck Of The Number Nine
- B5Lonesome Whistle
- B6The Crazy Engineer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Railroad Man are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Railroad Man are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1987.
When was Railroad Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP 2705.
How do I tell if my copy of Railroad Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP 2705, LPM 2705, SF 7579, RD 7579) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPRS 0944 3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Railroad Man 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.
