US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4891
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG10914T3 2Side A runout
MG10915T4 2Side B runout
MG 10914Side A label
MG 10915Side B label
Jimmy MartinBig And Country Instrumentals
Vinyl pressings
Big And Country Instrumentals
by Jimmy Martin · 1967
12 pressings2 countriesCountryBluegrassFolkWorld
Big And Country Instrumentals 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 Big And Country Instrumentals
5 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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
- Decca DL 74891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 10914 3 2Side A runout
7 10915 4 2Side B runout
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4891
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG10914T2 I ISide A runout stamped
MG10915T1 I ISide B runout stamped
MG 10914Side A label
MG 10915◉Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 10914 2 ISide A runout stamped
7 10915 I ISide B runout stamped
7-10914Side A label
7-10915◉Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74891
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74891First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Decca SDL-4004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-115LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5535LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-115LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | MCA Records MCL-1066LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Big Country2:35
- A2Red Rooster2:18
- A3Crow On The Banjo2:22
- A4You Are My Sunshine3:10
- A5Uptown Blues2:40
- A6Orange Blossom Special3:06
- B1Wild Indian2:15
- B2Going Up Dry Branch1:50
- B3Little Maggie / She's So Sweet2:16
- B4Union County2:00
- B5Red River Valley2:35
- B6Theme Time2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big And Country Instrumentals are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Big And Country Instrumentals are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1967 and 1980.
When was Big And Country Instrumentals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Decca DL 4891.
How do I tell if my copy of Big And Country Instrumentals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4891, DL 74891) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG10914T3 2 and MG10915T4 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big And Country Instrumentals 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.