UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-C-811
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
59 MG 644-2NRunout groove side A
59 MG 645-2NRunout groove side B
59-MG-644Label side A
59-MG-645Label side B
Hank WilliamsThe Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams
Vinyl pressings
The Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams
by Hank Williams · 1959
12 pressings9 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams
1 pressing came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-811First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | MGM Records M-G-M -02 811 / MGM Records M-G-M-02-811LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | MGM Records E3803 / MGM Records E-3803LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Japan | MGM Records SL 5005 / MGM Records SL-5005LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MC 6067LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3803 / MGM Records E-3803LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3803 / MGM Records E-3803LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Bear Family Records BAF 1400410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records E3803 / MGM Records E-3803LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 9291 003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Taiwan | Toho Record TH-525LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | MGM Records E3803 / MGM Records E-3803LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1It Just Don't Matter Now2:28
- A2First Year Blues2:24
- A3Cool Water3:48
- A4Dixie Cannonball2:32
- A5I'm Free At Last2:20
- A6Roly Poly2:13
- B1The Old Home2:40
- B2Rock My Cradle (Once Again)3:02
- B3Sundown And Sorrow1:19
- B4Rockin' Chair Money2:06
- B5Tennessee Border2:16
- B6Swing Wide Your Gate Of Love2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1959 and 2018.
When was The Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK. One of them is MGM Records MGM-C-811.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lonesome Sound Of Hank Williams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM-C-811) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 59 MG 644-2N and 59 MG 645-2N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lonesome Sound Of 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.
