US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records WR 8333
- Format
- LP, Album
Johnny CashBelieve In Him
Vinyl pressings
Believe In Him
by Johnny Cash · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Believe In Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Believe In Him
4 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records WR 8333
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WR 8333-A 7-01-000433-1-A ELA-△27371 [unidentified signature]side A, etched
WR 8333 B 7-01-000433-1-B ELA-△27371X [unidentified signature]side B, etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Word Nashville 901-649557-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9-01-649557 6B-1side2
9-01-649557 6A-1side 1
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records WR 179/Stereo
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records WR 179/StereoFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records WR 8333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Word 7-01-000433-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | Word Nashville 901-649557-6First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records WR 8333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Word 7-01-000433-1 / Word 7010004331LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Word WSTR 9678LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Word WSTR 9678LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 5840LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Word Nashville 7-01-000433-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Word Nashville 7-01-000433-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records L-19014 / Horizon L-19014LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Believe In Him3:20
- A2Another Wide River To Cross2:23
- A3God Ain't No Stained Glass Window3:06
- A4Over There3:10
- A5The Old Rugged Cross2:22
- B1My Children Walk In Truth2:37
- B2You're Driftin' Away1:36
- B3Belshazzar2:55
- B4Half A Mile A Day3:20
- B5One Of These Days I'm Gonna Sit Down And Talk To Paul3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Believe In Him are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Believe In Him are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Believe In Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Canada. One of them is A&M Records WR 8333.
How do I tell if my copy of Believe In Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WR 8333, 901-649557-6, WR 179/Stereo) 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 Believe In Him 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.
