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Troubadour

by J.J. Cale · 1976

107 pressings19 countriesFolk RockBlues RockRockBlues

Troubadour was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Troubadour

22 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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

August 1976
Label and catalog number
Shelter Records SRL-52002ABC Records SRL-52002
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
Runout / matrix

SRL-52002-52002-A-1A MASTERFONICS-GM CSMSide A runout, variant 1

SRL-52002-52002-B-1B MASTERFONICS-GM CSMSide B runout, variant 1

SRL-52002-52002-A-1B MASTERFONICS-G.M B CSM 5Side A runout, variant 2

SRL-52002-52002-B-1A MASTERFONICS-G.M CSM 5Side B runout, variant 2

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
Shelter Records SRL-52002ABC Records SRL-52002
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman pressing
Runout / matrix

SRL-52002-52002-A-1A MASTERFONICS-GM CPSide A etched, Variant 1

SRL-52002-52002-B-1B MASTERFONICS-GM CPSide B etched, Variant 1

SRL-52002-52002-A MASTERFONICS-GM CPSide A etched, Variant 2

SRL-52002-52002-B MASTERFONICS-GM CPSide B etched, Variant 2

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
Shelter Records SRL-52002
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute
Runout / matrix

T2 SRL-52002-52002-A-2 MASTERFONICS-GM CTHSide A

T \ SRL-52002-52002-B-2 MASTERFONICS GM CTHSide B

T \ SRL-52002-52002-A-2 MASTERFONICS-GM CTHSide 1

T \ SRL-52002-52002-B-2 MASTERFONICS-GM CTHSide 2

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UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Shelter Records ISA 5011
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

I-92 ISA 5011 A1 EGSide A runout, variant 1

I-70 ISA 5011 B1 EGSide B runout, variant 1

I-84 ISA 5011 A1 EGSide A runout, variant 2

I-55 ISA 5011 B1 EGSide B runout, variant 2

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UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Shelter Records ISA 5011
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

I-92 ISA 5011 A1 EGSide A - runout, variant 1

I-70 ISA 5011 B1 EGSide B - runout, variant 1

I-3 ISA 5011 A1 1 EGSide A - runout, variant 2

I-7 ISA 5011 B1 1 EGSide B - runout, variant 2

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Australia

1976
Label and catalog number
Shelter Records L 35856Shelter Records SRL 52002
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

SMX48873 2BSide A

SMX48874 2ASide B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 107 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s51 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976AustraliaShelter Records L 35856 / Shelter Records SRL 52002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976AustraliaShelter Records L 35856 / Shelter Records L-35,856First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976AustraliaShelter Records L 35856 / Shelter Records L-35,856First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976CanadaShelter Records 9309-52002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976GermanyPhilips 6369 131First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976GermanyPhilips 6369 131First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976GermanyPhilips 6369 131First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976IsraelPhonodor 13116 (6369 131)First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976IsraelPhonodor 13116 (6369 131)LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1976NetherlandsPhilips 6369 131First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976NetherlandsPhilips 6369 131First yearLP, Album, Misprint, StereoLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
1976New ZealandShelter Records L 35856 / Shelter Records SRL 52002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976New ZealandShelter Records L 35856 / Shelter Records SRL 52002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976ScandinaviaShelter Records 6317 904First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976ScandinaviaShelter Records 6317 904First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 51 pressings from the 1970s
1980s26 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980FranceShelter Records 27323LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1980ItalyShelter Records SHL/18012 / Shelter Records SHL 18012LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1980ItalyShelter Records SHL 18012 / Shelter Records SHL/18012LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1980ItalyShelter Records SHL 18012LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1980ItalyShelter Records SHL 18012 / Shelter Records SHL/18012LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1980USMCA Records MCA-37103LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1980USMCA Coral MCA-37103LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA-37103LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981GermanyShelter Records 27 323 XOT / Shelter Records 27 323 OTLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1981ItalyShelter Records SHL/18012 / Shelter Records SHL 18012LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981ItalyShelter Records SHL/18012 / Shelter Records SHL 18012LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981ItalyPlatinum PLP 70 / Platinum 18012LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981ItalyShelter Records SHL 18012LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981ItalyShelter Records SHL/18012 / Shelter Records SHL 18012LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1982FranceMercury 6302 208LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
All 26 pressings from the 1980s
1990s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1995GreeceMercury 810 001-1 / Mercury 810001-1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1995GreeceMercury 810 001-1 / Mercury 810001-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
2000s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2003EuropeMercury 810001-1LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
2010s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2013USAnalogue Productions APP 050 / Universal Music Special Markets B0018361-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
2013USAnalogue Productions APP 52002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressingLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing
2014USAnalogue Productions APP050-45LP, 45 RPM, Album, ReissueLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue
2016EuropeShelter Records 700105 / ABC Records 700105LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited
2016EuropeMusic On Vinyl MOVLP1592LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
2020s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2021USAnalogue Productions APP050LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress
2023EuropeUniversal International 5397707LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown20 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UnknownMercury 6317 904LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?AustralasiaMercury 6302 208LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?AustralasiaMercury 6302 208LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?CanadaMercury MIP-1-9486LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaShelter Records SR 52002 / MCA Records SR 52002LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaShelter Records 9309-52002LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaMCA Records MCA-37103LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?EuropeMercury 810001-1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceMercury 6302 208LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceShelter Records 67.618LP, AlbumLP, Album
?GreeceEpic EPC 83835LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?NetherlandsShelter Records 27 323 XOTLP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?NetherlandsMercury 6302 208LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?ScandinaviaShelter Records 27 323 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?SpainShelter Records 17.1113/1 / Mediterraneo 17.1113/1LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
All 20 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. A1Hey Baby3:16
  2. A2Travelin' Light2:53
  3. A3You Got Something4:04
  4. A4Ride Me High3:39
  5. A5Hold On2:05
  6. A6Cocaine2:51
  7. B1I'm A Gypsy Man2:45
  8. B2The Woman That Got Away2:55
  9. B3Super Blue2:41
  10. B4Let Me Do It To You3:01
  11. B5Cherry3:27
  12. B6You Got Me On So Bad3:16

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Troubadour are there?

107 vinyl pressings of Troubadour are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.

When was Troubadour first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Shelter Records SRL-52002, released August 1976.

How do I tell if my copy of Troubadour is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRL-52002, ISA 5011, L 35856, 9309-52002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRL-52002-52002-A-1A MASTERFONICS-GM CSM and SRL-52002-52002-B-1B MASTERFONICS-GM CSM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Troubadour 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.

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