US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
John D. LoudermilkTh' Wife
Vinyl pressings
Th' Wife
by John D. Loudermilk · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Th' Wife was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Th' Wife
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0526Label side A
PWKM-0516Label side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0526--3S ɪSide A runout stamped
PWKM-0516--3S ɪSide B runout stamped
PWKM-0526Side A label
PWKM-0516Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0526Label side A
PWKM-0516Label side B
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0516--2Srunout A
PWKM-0526--2Srunout B
PWKM-0516label A
PWKM-0526label B
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PWKM-0526--4S HRunout A
PWKM-0516--4S HRunout B
PWKM-0526Label A
PWKM-0516Label B
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8389First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA 47-83897", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Australia | RCA 47-83897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-83897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATh' Wife2:40
- BNothing To Gain2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Th' Wife are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Th' Wife are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Th' Wife first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8389, released July 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Th' Wife is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8389) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Th' Wife 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.