US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-17354-1B p 1A-Side Runout Etching
M-7231--1B p 1B-Side Runout Etching
M17354Side A Label
M7231Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Reuben James
by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition · 1969
18 pressings9 countriesCountry RockCountryBalladRock
Reuben James was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Reuben James
15 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
o M-17354-1B ? A 3Stamped runout side A
o M-7231--1A ? A 3Stamped runout side B
oPunched in runout A,B
(M17354)Label matrix side A
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-17354-1C TIIIIEtched runout side A
M-7231--1C TIIIEtched runout side B
(M17354)Label matrix side A
(M7231)Label matrix side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-17354-1C TIIIIISide A runout, stamped (exc. "TIIIII" etched)
M-7231--1C TIIIISide B runout, stamped (exc. "TIIII" etched)
(M17354)Label matrix side A
(M7231)Label matrix side B
US
September 22, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M 17354-1B # 0854 SSSA side runout
M 7231 #0854 1A SB side runout
(M17354)A side label
(M7231)B side label
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0854
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX160566
MX160565
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1969 | Australia | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Reprise Records RV. 20223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 0854First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1969 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Reprise Records RA 0854First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RO.854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records 0854First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Reprise Records RCS 17.0347", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Reprise Records 08547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Reprise Records 08547", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AReuben James2:44
- BSunshine3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reuben James are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Reuben James are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Reuben James first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Reprise Records 0854.
How do I tell if my copy of Reuben James is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0854, RV. 20223, RA 0854, RO.854) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-17354-1B p 1 and M-7231--1B p 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reuben James 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.
