US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CR-1002-A SR 2Side A, Etched
CR-1002-B SR/2Side B, Etched
Jess PearsonWoody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet'
Vinyl pressings
Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet'
by Jess Pearson · 1976
10 pressings6 countriesPoetryFolkSpoken WordNon-Music
Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet' 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 Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet'
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1002
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
CR-1002-A SR 2Side A, Etched
CR-1002-B SR/2Side B, Etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CR-1002-A SR 2Side A, Etched
CR-1002-B SR/2Side B, Etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1002
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CR-1002-A SR2Runout Side One (Etched)
CR-1002-AMatrix Side One
CR-1002-B SR2Runout Side Two (Etched)
CR-1002-BMatrix Side Two
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR 1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cream 9316-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
9316-1002-S1Side A, Etched
9316-1002-S2Side B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Cream CR 1002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Canada | Cream 9316-1002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord 153.704First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Japan | Cream VIP-6403First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Japan | Cream VIP-6403First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cream CR-1002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Cream CR-1002First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cream CR-1002First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Cream CR-1002First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Portugal | Cream CRAT 1002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1The Prophet Singer1:58
- A2Dear Mrs. Roosevelt3:14
- A3Build Me A World1:29
- A4Union Maid2:26
- A5Loneliness1:45
- A6Deportee3:15
- A7All Of Us1:47
- A8So Long It's Been Good To Know You2:20
- A9Wet Pair Of Shoes1:12
- A10The Great Historical Bum2:18
- B1Born To Win1:32
- B2The Grand Coulee Dam3:05
- B3We Ain't Down Yet / America (The Lady Of The Harbor)2:50
- B4Love Tonic1:16
- B5This Train Is Bound For Glory3:30
- B6Kids0:27
- B7My Daddy (Flies A Ship In The Sky)2:30
- B8Letter To Will Geer0:44
- B9Goin Down The Road2:50
- B10The Singing Cricket3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Cream CR-1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR-1002, CR 1002, 9316-1002, 153.704) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR-1002-A SR 2 and CR-1002-B SR/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Woody Guthrie's "We Ain't Down Yet' 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.