US
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-U-304Runout A
45-U-305Runout B
U-304Label A
U-305Label B
Vinyl pressings
Guess Things Happen That Way
by Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two · 1958
29 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Guess Things Happen That Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Guess Things Happen That Way
20 pressings came out in 1958, 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
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-U-304Runout A
45-U-305Runout B
U-304Label A
U-305Label B
US
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-U-304 △21878Runout A
45-U-305 △21879Runout B
U-305Label A
U-304Label B
US
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-U-304Side A runout
45-U-305Side B runout
U-304Side A label
U-305Side B label
US
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 295
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-304Runout A
U-305Runout B
US
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Sun 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-U-304 △21878Runout A, variant 1
45-U-305 △21879Runout B, variant 1
45-U-304 △21878Runout A etched, variant 2
45-U-305 ① △21879Runout B etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 78-HL 1395First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality K1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1742First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLS 8656First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-S.8656First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-S. 8656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLS 8656 / London American Recordings HLS 8656First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLS 8656 / London American Recordings HLS 8656First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Sun 295First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Sun 295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Sun 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Sun 295First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Sun 295First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Sun SUN GT.34X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Sun SUN 277", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Sun SUN #277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Sun SUN 277", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGuess Things Happen That Way1:47
- BCome In Stranger1:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guess Things Happen That Way are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Guess Things Happen That Way are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1970.
When was Guess Things Happen That Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Sun 295, released April 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Guess Things Happen That Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 295, HL-S.8656, 45-HLS 8656, 45-HL-S.8656) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-U-304 and 45-U-305. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guess Things Happen That Way 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.
