US
1954- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E242
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
Vinyl pressings
Honky Tonkin'
by Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys · 1954
20 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Honky Tonkin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Honky Tonkin'
3 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records X242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
54-EP-43Side A Label
54-EP-44Side B Label
54-EP-45Side C Label
54-EP-46Side D Label
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E242
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | MGM Records E242First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | US | MGM Records E242First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | US | MGM Records X242First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1956 | Canada | MGM Records E-3412LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | MGM Records E3412LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | MGM Records E-3412LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Australia | MGM Records M-G-M -02 7518LP | LP |
| 1957 | US | MGM Records E3412LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | MGM Records E-3412 / MGM Records E3412LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3412LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3412LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3412LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Polydor E 3412LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Doxy DOY619LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOS691HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MGM Records MGM-V02 9115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | MGM Records MGM-V02 9115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MC 6021LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Polydor E 3412 (811 901-1)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | USA & Canada | Loew's Incorporated E3412LP, Misprint | LP, Misprint |
Tracklist
- A1Honky Tonkin
- A2Howlin' At The Moon
- A3My Bucket's Got A Hole In It
- A4Baby We're Really In Love
- B1Jambalaya
- B2I Won't Be Home No More
- B3Honky Tonk Blues
- B4I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honky Tonkin' are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Honky Tonkin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 2016.
When was Honky Tonkin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is MGM Records E242.
How do I tell if my copy of Honky Tonkin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E242, X242) 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 Honky Tonkin' 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.
