US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RZSP70273-1ERunout Side A
RZSP46998-1ERunout Side B
T11Runout Side A (Variant 1)
T111Runout Side B (Variant 1)
Johnny CashTennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men
Vinyl pressings
Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men
by Johnny Cash · 1961
13 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 6, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RZSP 70273A side label
RZSP 46998B side label
RZSP70273-1C(stamped) HH(etched)A side deadwax
RZSP46998-1C(stamped) H(etched)B side deadwax
US
October 6, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RZSP70273-1AMachine Stamped Side A
RZSP46998-1AMachine Stamped Side B
RZSP 70273A side label
RZSP 46998B side label
US
October 6, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RZSP70273-1E TIIRunout Side A variant 1
RZSP46998-1E TIIRunout Side B variant 1
RZSP70273-1E TIRunout Side A variant 2
RZSP46998-1E TIRunout Side B variant 2
US
November 13, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 322823 BFPhilips PB.1200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Coronet KS-487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 322 823 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia 4-42147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Columbia 4-42147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Columbia 4-42147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Columbia 4-42147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Columbia 4-42147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | UK | Philips 322823 BF / Philips PB.1200First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Columbia 4-42147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KS-4877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Coronet KS-4877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 322823 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-421477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATennessee Flat-Top Box
- BTall Men
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 4-42147, released October 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-42147, 322823 BF, KS-487, 322 823 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RZSP70273-1E and RZSP46998-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tennessee Flat-Top Box / Tall Men 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.
