US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34833
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM-162812-1C
Johnny CashThe Rambler
Vinyl pressings
The Rambler
by Johnny Cash · 1977
11 pressings5 countriesCountry RockFolkWorld& Country
The Rambler was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Rambler
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34833
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34833-1C 1TRunout, Side A
T2 PBL 34833-1CRunout, Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34833
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
(etched) S PAL 34844-1B
(etched) S PBL 34833-1B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34833
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34833-1C PA side runout
PBL 34833-1C PB side runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34833
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute/Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
0 T1 PAL 34833-1D D2A-side runout, variant 1
0 TƧ PBL 34833-1D ƧB-side runout, variant 1
0 T1 PAL 34833-1D D2A-side runout, variant 2
0 TƧ PBL 34833-1A A2B-side runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34833
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSM162811 - IBRunout, Side A
XSM-162812 - IBRunout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 82156 / CBS 82156First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS 82156 / CBS CBS 82156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia KC 34833First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Columbia KC 34833LP, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Hit The Road And Go2:26
- A2Dialogue #12:40
- A3If It Wasn't For The Wabash River2:39
- A4Dialogue #22:27
- A5Lady3:09
- A6Dialogue #32:32
- A7After The Ball3:02
- B1Dialogue #42:05
- B2No Earthly Good3:02
- B3Dialogue #51:53
- B4A Wednesday Car2:27
- B5Dialogue #60:59
- B6My Cowboy's Last Ride2:40
- B7Dialogue #72:50
- B8Calilou3:32
- B9Dialogue #81:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rambler are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Rambler are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Rambler first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia KC 34833.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rambler is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 34833, 82156, SBP 237028, CBS 82156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM-162812-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rambler 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.
