US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 89050 3 3Runout, side A, stamped
45 89049 3 3Runout, side B, stamped
45-89050Label side A
45-89049 ◈Label side B
Kitty WellsDust On The Bible
Vinyl pressings
Dust On The Bible
by Kitty Wells · 1956
15 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Dust On The Bible was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Dust On The Bible
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 89050 1 1Runout, side A, stamped
45 89049 1 1Runout, side B, stamped
45-89050Label side A
45-89049 ✤Label side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29823
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
89049Label side A
89050Label side B
W89049T3A stamped
W89050T5A stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Decca 9-29823First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Decca 9-29823First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Decca 29823First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 601017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | Jamaica | MCA Records 298237", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-601017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-601017", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 298237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 298237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 2982310", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Decca 450147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | MCA Records 298237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 298237", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 298237", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 9-298237", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler |
Tracklist
- ADust On The Bible2:07
- BHow Far Is Heaven2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dust On The Bible are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dust On The Bible are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1978.
When was Dust On The Bible first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Decca 9-29823.
How do I tell if my copy of Dust On The Bible is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29823, 29823) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 89050 3 3 and 45 89049 3 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dust On The Bible 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.
