US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74643
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 9872 1 ISide A runout
7 9873 1 ISide B runout
7-9872Side A label
7-9873Side B label
Jimmy MartinSunny Side Of The Mountain
Vinyl pressings
Sunny Side Of The Mountain
by Jimmy Martin · 1965
12 pressings3 countriesBluegrassCountryFolkWorld
Sunny Side Of The Mountain was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Sunny Side Of The Mountain
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74643
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4643
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74643
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 9872 1 ISide A runout
7 9873 1 ISide B runout
7-9872Side A label
7-9873Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4643
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74643First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4643First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4643First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74643First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74643First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-79LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | MCA Records MCL-1079LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | MCA Records MCL-1079LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 74643LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74643LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-79LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-79LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sunny Side Of The Mountain2:06
- A2It Takes One To Know One2:48
- A3Guitar Picking President2:24
- A4Shenandoah Waltz2:39
- A5Poor Ellen Smith2:40
- A6I'd Rather Have America3:10
- B1There's Better Times A' Coming2:22
- B220-20 Vision2:33
- B3I'm Comin' Back But I Don't Know When2:15
- B4Snow White Grave2:34
- B5John Henry2:07
- B6In The Pines3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunny Side Of The Mountain are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sunny Side Of The Mountain are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Sunny Side Of The Mountain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Decca DL 74643, released June 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunny Side Of The Mountain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74643, DL 4643) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 9872 1 I and 7 9873 1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sunny Side Of The Mountain 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.