US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD79333
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD79333A-1B I SRunout side A
VSD79333B-1B / SRunout side B
VSD-79333-ALabel side A
VSD-79333-BLabel side B
Kinky FriedmanSold American
Vinyl pressings
Sold American
by Kinky Friedman · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Sold American was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Sold American
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD79333
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
VSD79333A-1C 1TLabel side A
VSD79333A-1C 1TLabel side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD79333
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P VSD79333A-1ARunout side A
P VSD79333B-1ARunout side B
VSD-79333-ALabel side A
VSD-79333-BLabel side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD79333
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD 79333
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V SD79333A-1C TRunout side A
V SD79333B-1C TRunout side B
VSD-79333-ALabel side A
VSD-79333-BLabel side B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD 79333
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Vanguard VSD 79333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Vanguard VSD79333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Vanguard VSD 79333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD79333First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD79333First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD79333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD79333First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Vanguard VSD 79333LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Vanguard GXF-46LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Vanguard GXF-46LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Vanguard VSD 79333LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD79333LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1We Reserve The Right To Refuse Service To You4:02
- A2Highway Cafe3:36
- A3Sold American3:15
- A4Flyin' Down The Freeway2:11
- A5Ride 'Em Jewboy5:35
- B1Get Your Biscuts In The Oven And Your Buns In The Bed2:23
- B2High On Jesus3:51
- B3The Ballad Of Charles Whitman3:04
- B4Top Ten Commandments3:22
- B5Western Union Wire3:13
- B6Silver Eagle Express3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sold American are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sold American are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1978.
When was Sold American first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Vanguard VSD79333.
How do I tell if my copy of Sold American is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD79333, VSD 79333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSD79333A-1B I S and VSD79333B-1B / S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sold American 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.