US
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3733
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Hank WilliamsThe Unforgettable Hank Williams
Vinyl pressings
The Unforgettable Hank Williams
by Hank Williams · 1959
11 pressings5 countriesCountryBluesFolkWorld
The Unforgettable 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 Unforgettable Hank Williams
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3733
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
e-3733-s2Side 2
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3733MGM Records E3733(C)
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA E-3733-S1 53MG658Runout side A
E-3733-S2 CA 53MG659Runout side B
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 65 219
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | MGM Records E3733First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | MGM Records E3733 / MGM Records E3733(C)First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | MGM Records 65 219First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | MGM Records E3733First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | MGM Records SL 5016LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records E3733LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MGM Records SE3733 / MGM Records SE 3733LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MGM Records SE 3733LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records E3733LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE3733LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records E3733 / MGM Records E-3733LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Get You Off My Mind
- A2I Don't Care (If Tomorrow Never Comes)
- A3Dear John
- A4My Love For You (Has Turned To Hate)
- A5On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain
- A6We Live In Two Different Worlds
- B1I'll Be A Bachelor 'Till I Die
- B2Let's Turn Back The Years
- B3I'd Still Want You
- B4Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)
- B5Blue Love (In My Heart)
- B6Leave Me Alone With The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Unforgettable Hank Williams are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Unforgettable Hank Williams are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1973.
When was The Unforgettable Hank Williams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is MGM Records E3733.
How do I tell if my copy of The Unforgettable Hank Williams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E3733, 65 219) 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 Unforgettable 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.
