US
July 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records XE-1407
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X1-1407 (S-33-33629)Label A
X1-1407 (S-33-33626)Label B
X2-1407 (S-33-33667)Label C
X2-1407 (S-33-33624)Label D
Vinyl pressings
String Along
by Kingston Trio · 1960
23 pressings5 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
String Along was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 String Along
15 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1407Capitol Records T-1407
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
t1-1407-D3 2 ☆Runout A
t2-1407-D6 2 ☆Runout B
T1-1407Label A
T2-1407Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST1407Capitol Records ST-1407
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- ST1-1407-D1#2 S7 [Anvil/lathe] &Side A runout (Variant 1)
S2 - ST2-1407-D1 #5 [Anvil/lathe] &Side B runout (Variant 1)
- ST1-1407-D1 [Anvil/lathe] &Side A runout (Variant 2)
2S - ST2-1407-D1 #3 [Anvil/lathe] &Side B runout (Variant 2)
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1407Capitol Records ST-1407
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-1407A Side Label
ST2-1407B Side Label
St-1-1407-D1 ☆A Side Etch, except ☆ Stamp
st-2-1407-D1 ☆ S3B Side Etch, except ☆, "S3" Stamp
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1407
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-1407-N1 [anvil/lathe symbol]Side A runout
T2-1404-N1 #6 S2 [anvil/lathe symbol]Side B runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1407Capitol Records T1407
- Format
- LP, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-1407-D8 ✯Runout Side A, etched with stamped "✯"
T1-1407-D8 ✯Runout Side B, etched with stamped "✯"
T1-1407Label Side A
T2-1407Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Capitol Records T-1407First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-1407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1407First yearMono, LP · Mono | Mono, LP · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 1407 / Capitol Records ST-1407First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T-1407First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T-1407LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records ST 1407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST1407 / Capitol Records ST-1407First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST 1407 / Capitol Records ST-1407First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T-1407First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T-1407 / Capitol Records T1407First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T-1407First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST-1407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T-1407 / Capitol Records T1407First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records XE-1407First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 2LP-149LP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | World Record Club T 687LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | World Record Club ST 687LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | World Record Club STF 687LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bad Man Blunder2:37
- A2The Escape Of Old John Webb2:28
- A3When I Was Young2:24
- A4Leave My Woman Alone2:18
- A5This Mornin', This Evenin', So Soon3:06
- A6Everglades2:18
- B1Buddy Better Get On Down The Line2:19
- B2South Wind3:00
- B3Who's Gonna Hold Her Hand2:37
- B4To Morrow2:37
- B5Colorado Trail2:49
- B6The Tattooed Lady1:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of String Along are there?
23 vinyl pressings of String Along are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1962.
When was String Along first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records XE-1407, released July 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of String Along is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XE-1407, T1407, ST1407, ST 1407) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X1-1407 (S-33-33629) and X1-1407 (S-33-33626). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is String Along 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.
