Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 02 7537
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Hank WilliamsThe Immortal Hank Williams
Vinyl pressings
The Immortal Hank Williams
by Hank Williams · 1956
14 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Immortal Hank Williams was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Immortal Hank Williams
4 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E 3605
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E 3605
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Philippines
1956- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-3605
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | MGM Records MGM 02 7537First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | MGM Records E 3605First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | MGM Records E 3605First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Philippines | MGM Records E-3605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | UK | MGM Records MGM D 154 / MGM Records MGM-D-154LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1958 | UK | MGM Records MGM-D 154 / MGM Records MGM-D-154LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1958 | UK | MGM Records MGM D 154LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1958 | US | MGM Records E3605LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3605LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | MGM Records SE 3928LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3928LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3928LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3928LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records E 3605LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1There's No Room In My Heart (For The Blues)2:17
- A2The Waltz Of The Wind2:20
- A3Pan American2:33
- A4With Tears In My Eyes2:30
- A5I Wish I Had A Nickel2:19
- A6Fly Trouble2:41
- B1Please Don't Let Me Love You2:39
- B2I'm Satisfied With You2:32
- B3No One Will Ever Know2:15
- B4Faded Love And Winter Roses2:15
- B5The First Fall Of Snow2:21
- B6California Zephyr2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Immortal Hank Williams are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Immortal Hank Williams are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1961.
When was The Immortal Hank Williams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Australia, Canada, Philippines. One of them is MGM Records MGM 02 7537.
How do I tell if my copy of The Immortal Hank Williams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM 02 7537, E 3605, E-3605) 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 Immortal Hank Williams 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.
