US
1996- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings 9 43097-1American Recordings 1-43097
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-43097-A-SRI JMSide A runout etched
1-43097-B-SRI JMSide B runout etched
Johnny CashUnchained
Vinyl pressings
Unchained
by Johnny Cash · 1996
11 pressings3 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Unchained was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Unchained
1 pressing came out in 1996, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | American Recordings 9 43097-1 / American Recordings 1-43097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | American Recordings 5101-12793-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2007 | UK | American Recordings 5101-12793-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | American Recordings 51011 2793-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | US | American Recordings B0019196-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | Europe | American Recordings 0600753461433LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | American Recordings 0600753461433LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | American Recordings B0019196-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 200 RPM 500LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 200 RPM 500LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings B0019196-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rowboat3:43
- A2Sea Of Heartbreak2:42
- A3Rusty Cage2:48
- A4The One Rose (That's Left In My Heart)2:26
- A5Country Boy2:31
- A6Memories Are Made Of This2:19
- A7Spiritual5:06
- B1The Kneeling Drunkard's Plea2:31
- B2Southern Accents4:41
- B3Mean Eyed Cat2:32
- B4Meet Me In Heaven3:21
- B5I Never Picked Cotton2:38
- B6Unchained2:52
- B7I've Been Everywhere3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unchained are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Unchained are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 2023.
When was Unchained first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US. One of them is American Recordings 9 43097-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Unchained is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 43097-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-43097-A-SRI JM and 1-43097-B-SRI JM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unchained 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.
