UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14951
- Format
- Shellac, 10"
- Runout / matrix
18390-1 G 2A side runout
19853-1 GG 2B side runout
18390A side label
19853B side label
Kingston TrioTom Dooley / Ruby Red
Vinyl pressings
Tom Dooley / Ruby Red
by Kingston Trio · 1958
47 pressings18 countriesFolk RockRock
Tom Dooley / Ruby Red 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 / Ruby Red
31 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14951
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
F 18390-1 P XT 1A Side - Stamped
F 19853-1 T XTB Side - Stamped
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14951
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 18390-1 RH XT 3Side A runout variant 1
F 19853-1 RA XT 2Side B runout variant 1
F 18390-1 AH XT 1Side A runout variant 2
F 19853-1 AH XT 1Side B runout variant 2
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14951
- Format
- 7", Single · Variant
- Runout / matrix
45-18390-1A-side label
45-19853-1B-side label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14951
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
18390-1 G 1Side A runout variant 1
19853-1 R 1Side B runout variant 1
18390-1 O 1Side A runout stamped variant 2
19853-1 H 1Side B runout stamped variant 2
US
September 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F4049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-18390-N2A side deadwax, stamped, variant 1
45-19853-N2#4B side deadwax, stamped, variant 1
45-18390-N2'''A side deadwax, stamped, variant 2
45-19853-N2'''B side deadwax, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Argentina | Capitol Discos F 4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Argentina | Capitol Discos F 4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-1348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Belgium | Capitol Records 45-CL 14951First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records F4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records 4049First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records F 4049 / Electrola F 4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records F 4049 / Electrola F 4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records F 4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | India | Capitol Records 45-CL 14951First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | India | Capitol Records CL.14951First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F4049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-1177", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-1177" | 7" |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 40497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 40497", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 40497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Finland | Capitol Records F 40497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 207497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 207497", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records F. 40497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR-13377", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records 56637", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14951Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14951Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F 40497", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATom Dooley
- BRuby Red
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tom Dooley / Ruby Red are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Tom Dooley / Ruby Red are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1958 and 1968.
When was Tom Dooley / Ruby Red first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, US, Netherlands, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL.14951.
How do I tell if my copy of Tom Dooley / Ruby Red is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL.14951, 45-CL 14951, F4049, F 4049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18390-1 G 2 and 19853-1 GG 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tom Dooley / Ruby Red 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.
