US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Takoma C-1058
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C-1058-A RE TAKOMA SIDe 1 145Etched side A
C-1058-2 (RE) TAKOMA 145 SIDe 2Etched side B
John FaheyThe Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977
by John Fahey · 1977
11 pressings4 countriesAcousticRockFolkWorld
The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Takoma TAK 7058
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T1 TAK-7058-A ① > BSide A, runout
T1 TAK-7058-B ② > ASide B, runout
TAK 7058 ASSide A, label
TAK 7058 BSSide B, label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Takoma TAK 7058
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TAK ₡-7058-A RE PRRC ⱽ TAKOMA SIDE 1 145 NO 2Side A Runout
TAK ₡-7058-B-RE PRR-C TAKOMA 145 SIDE 2 NO 2 PRC-CSide B Runout
TAK 7058 ASSide A Label
TAK 7058 BSSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Takoma C-1058
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TAK C̶ -7058-A RE-1 TAKOMA SIDE 1 145Side A etched
C-7058-B-RE TAKOMA 145 SIDE 2Side B etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 733
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SNTF 733 A-1 ◊G 1Side A Etched
SNTF 733 B-1 ◊G 1Side B Etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 733
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SNTF 733 A-1 ◊G 1Side A Etched
SNTF 733 B-1 ◊G 1Side B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Metronome 0069.053First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | Sonet SNTL 2733First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Sonet SNTF 733First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Sonet SNTF 733First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Takoma C-1058First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Takoma TAK 7058First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Takoma TAK 7058First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Takoma C-1058First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Takoma TAK 7058LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Takoma TKMLP 6004LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Takoma ST-72758 / Takoma TAK 7058LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sunflower River Blues3:15
- A2St. Louis Blues3:12
- A3Poor Boy A Long Way From Home2:22
- A4When Spring Time Comes Again3:53
- A5Some Summer Day3:21
- A6Spanish Dance2:00
- A7Take A Look At That Baby1:21
- B1I'm Going To Do All I Can For My Lord1:18
- B2The Last Steam Engine Train2:14
- B3In Christ There Is No East Or West2:39
- B4Give Me Cornbread When I'm Hungry3:08
- B5Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Palace Of King Philip XIV Of Spain3:11
- B6Revolt Of The Dyke Brigade2:45
- B7On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean3:40
- B8Spanish Two Step2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Takoma C-1058.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-1058, TAK 7058, SNTF 733, 0069.053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-1058-A RE TAKOMA SIDe 1 145 and C-1058-2 (RE) TAKOMA 145 SIDe 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of John Fahey 1959 - 1977 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.
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