US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood
- Runout / matrix
XWKM-2569-4S HA Side Stamped
XWKM-2573-4S HB Side Stamped
XWKM-2569A Side Label
XWKM-2573B Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Amos Moses
by Jerry Reed · 1970
22 pressings12 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Amos Moses was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Amos Moses
14 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9904
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
XWKM-2569--1S-A2G RA-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
XWKM-2573--1S-A3H RB-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
XWKM-2569 -6S B1B RA-Side runout stamped, B1B R etched, variant 2
XWKM-2573--1S B̶ C3 B RB-Side runout stamped, B̶ C3 B R etched, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9904
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
XWKM-2569--2S I 3IA-side runout etching, variant 1
XWKM-2573--2S I A8B-side runout etching, variant 1
XWKM-2569--2S I ACA-side runout etching, variant 2
XWKM-2573--2S I A3B-side runout etching, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XWKM-2569--2SSide A runout stamped
XWKM-2573--2SSide B runout stamped
XWKM-2569Label side A
XWKM-2573Label side B
France
November 4, 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 45.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(49 693 Crossed) A C1 ✴ 45641Stamped and etched runout side A
(49693 Crossed) B C1 ✴ 45641Stamped and etched runout side B
45.641 ALabel, side A
45.641 BLabel, side B
France
November 4, 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 45.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · B-Side Variant
- Runout / matrix
4̶9̶ ̶6̶9̶3̶ A C1✳ 45641Stamped runout side A
4̶9̶6̶9̶3̶ B C1✳ 45641Stamped runout side B
45.641 ALabel side A
45.641 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 49.693 / RCA Victor 49693First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 45.641First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | RCA Victor 46 g 50089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9904First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 45.641First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 45.641First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-162507", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAmos Moses2:19
- BThe Preacher And The Bear2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amos Moses are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Amos Moses are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Amos Moses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, France, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9904.
How do I tell if my copy of Amos Moses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9904, 45.641, 49.693, 74-16064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XWKM-2569-4S H and XWKM-2573-4S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amos Moses 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.