US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB-1064A-side label
LB-1065B-side label
Joiner, Arkansas Junior High School BandNational City
Vinyl pressings
National City
by Joiner, Arkansas Junior High School Band · 1959
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollInstrumentalRockPop
National City was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 National City
5 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1064 4 Δ34788A-Side Runout Etching
LB-1065 4 Δ34788-XB-Side Runout Etching
LB-1064A-side label
LB-1065B-side label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45LB-1064-R2 A1 RA-side runout
45LB-1065-R2 A1 RB-side runout
LB-1064A-side label
LB-1065B-side label
Belgium
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records 9-5.172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSX 45/4424A-side label
MSX 45/4425B-side label
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 20 339
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records DL 20 339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-55244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-55244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-55244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-16657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 9147 / London American Recordings 45-HLG 91477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 91477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Liberty F. 552447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Liberty F-552447", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANational City2:11
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of National City are there?
10 vinyl pressings of National City are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was National City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Belgium, Germany. One of them is Liberty F-55244.
How do I tell if my copy of National City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55244, 9-5.172, DL 20 339) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB-1064 and LB-1065. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is National City 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.