US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7408
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XSM115643 1CSide A
XSM115644 1CSide B
Jimmy DeanMr. Country Music
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Country Music
by Jimmy Dean · 1967
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Mr. Country Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Mr. Country Music
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11208
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM115645-1BSide A Runout Stamped (Variant 1)
XSM115646-1ASide B Runout Stamped (Variant 1)
0 XSM115645-1B T DIIIII ISide A Runout Stamped [IIIII I Etched] (Variant 2)
0 XSM115646-1B T ΛIIIIIIIIIISide B Runout Stamped [IIIIIIIIII Etched] (Variant 2)
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11208
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM115645-1Cside A runout stamped
XSM115646-1Cside B runout stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11208
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XSM115645-1CSide A runout - stamped
o XSM115646-1CSide B runout - stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7408
- Format
- LP, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XLP115643-1C T AII-II ISide A stamped
o XLP115644-1C T AIII ISide B stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11208
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XSM115645-1B T B 11Side A runout
o XSM115646-1B T A 11111111Side B runout
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Harmony HS 11208First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Harmony HL 7408First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HL 7408First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HS 11208First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HS 11208First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HS 11208First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HL 7408First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HS 11208First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Harmony HS 11208LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS S 52 424LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1You Should See Tennessee, Mam'selle
- A2Weekend Blue
- A3Thanks For The Dream
- A4Little Boy Lost
- A5Give Me Back My Heart
- B1Sam Hill
- B2Sing Along
- B3When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- B4It's Been A Long, Long Time
- B5There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Country Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mr. Country Music are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Mr. Country Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada. One of them is Harmony HL 7408.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Country Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL 7408, HS 11208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM115643 1C and XSM115644 1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Country Music 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.
