Sweden
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-1136-Arunout A
F2-1136-Arunout B
F1-1136label A
F2-1136label B
Kingston TrioTom Dooley
Vinyl pressings
Tom Dooley
by Kingston Trio · 1958
12 pressings9 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Tom Dooley was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Tom Dooley
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Denmark
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-1136-Arunout A
F2-1136-Arunout B
F1-1136label A
F2-1136label B
Finland
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-1136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Denmark | Capitol Records EAP 1-1136First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Finland | Capitol Records EAP 1-1136First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-1136First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Sweden | Capitol Records EAP 1-1136First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 11367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-11367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-11367", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-11367", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-1136 / Capitol Records 11367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-11367", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-11367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-11367", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1Tom Dooley
- A2Coplas
- B1Banua
- B2Santy Anno
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tom Dooley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tom Dooley are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Tom Dooley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-1136.
How do I tell if my copy of Tom Dooley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-1136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-1136-A and F2-1136-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tom Dooley 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.
