US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8251
- Format
- LP, Album · RI - Philips Recording Company Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691791RIA-side label
ST-A-691792RIB-side label
John Paul HammondSouthern Fried
Vinyl pressings
Southern Fried
by John Paul Hammond · 1970
14 pressings5 countriesBlues RockCountryRock & RollRock
Southern Fried was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Southern Fried
10 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691791-B LW AT W aBSide A, etched
ST-A-691792-B LW AT aB WSide B, etched
ST-A-691791 PRLabel side A
ST-A-691792 PRLabel side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST A 691791-3B CTH I T XStamped
ST-A 691792-3B-CTH-3C A2 0Stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691791CTHLabel side A
ST-A-691792CTHLabel side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8251
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691791-BB -RE MO (MR) LW AT Δ14322 aB WSide A runout etched, except (MR) (circled) stamped
ST_A_691792-BB -RE MO (MR) LW AT Δ14322-X aB WSide B runout etched, except (MR) (circled) stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST A-691791-CA-side label
ST A-691792-CB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 940 024-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Atlantic SD 8251 / Atlantic ATL-SD 8521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Spain | Atlantic SD 8251LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Spain | Atlantic SD 8251LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8251LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8251LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shake For Me2:44
- A2Cryin' For My Baby2:42
- A3I'm Tore Down2:45
- A4Don't Go No Further2:40
- A5I'm Leavin' You3:19
- A6It's Too Late3:02
- B1Nadine3:41
- B2Mystery Train2:59
- B3My Time After A While4:01
- B4I Can't Be Satisfied3:12
- B5You'll Be Mine2:35
- B6Riding In The Moonlight2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Southern Fried are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Southern Fried are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2023.
When was Southern Fried first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Atlantic SD 8251.
How do I tell if my copy of Southern Fried is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8251, 940 024-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-691791RI and ST-A-691792RI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Southern Fried 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.
