Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Birchmount BM 603
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Johnny CashFolsom Prison Blues
Vinyl pressings
Folsom Prison Blues
by Johnny Cash · 1971
15 pressings3 countriesCountry RockRock
Folsom Prison Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Folsom Prison Blues
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Birchmount BM 603Birchmount BM603
- Format
- LP, Compilation · two logos
- Runout / matrix
BM-603-S1Side A
BM-603-S2Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hilltop JS-6114Pickwick/33 Records JS-6114
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JS-6114-A .!. X (1) Bell Sound sfSide A runout, "Bell Sound" stamped
JS-6114-B .!. X ̶1̶ (1) Bell Sound sfSide B runout, "Bell Sound" stamped
JS 6114-ASide A label
JS 6114-BSide B label
Sweden
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix GP-10002Sun GP-10002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
GP 10002 ASide A
GP 10002 BSide B
Sweden
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix GP-10002Sun GP-10002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
GP 10002 ASide A on label
GP 10002 BSide B on label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Birchmount BM 603First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Canada | Birchmount BM 603 / Birchmount BM603First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Sweden | Grand Prix GP-10002 / Sun GP-10002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Sweden | Grand Prix GP-10002 / Sun GP-10002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Hilltop JS-6114 / Pickwick/33 Records JS-6114First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Hilltop JS-6114LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Hilltop JS-6114LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Hilltop JS 6114 / Hilltop JS-6114LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Grand Prix GP-10002 / Sun GP-10002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Pickwick JS-6114LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Hilltop JS 6114 / Hilltop JS-6114LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick JS-6115LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Pickwick/33 Records JS-6114 / Hilltop JS-6114LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Pickwick JS-6114LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Pickwick/33 Records JS-6114LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Folsom Prison Blues2:48
- A2The Ways Of A Woman In Love2:13
- A3You Tell Me1:17
- A4Just About Time2:07
- A5Sugartime1:47
- B1You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven2:38
- B2Don't Make Me Go2:26
- B3Mean Eyed Cat2:28
- B4Port Of Lonely Hearts2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folsom Prison Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Folsom Prison Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was Folsom Prison Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, US, Sweden. One of them is Birchmount BM 603.
How do I tell if my copy of Folsom Prison Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BM 603, JS-6114, GP-10002) 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 Folsom Prison Blues 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.
