US
August 1960- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-BSN-72 △36050Runout, side A, etched
45-BSN-13 △36050-XRunout, side B, etched
(45-BSN-72)Side A label
(45-BSN-73)Side B label
Larry VerneMr. Custer
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Custer
by Larry Verne · 1960
14 pressings7 countriesFolk RockNoveltyRockPop
Mr. Custer 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 Mr. Custer
13 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3024
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Diskmakers Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSN-72 LWEtched Side A, Variant 1
BSN-73 LWEtched Side B, Variant 1
BSN-72 LW DMEtched Side A, Variant 2
BSN-73 LW DMEtched Side B, Variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 2nd Label Design
- Runout / matrix
45-135N-72 △36050Runout Side A
45-135N-73 △36050-XRunout Side B
BSN-72Label Side A
BSN-73Label Side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BSN-72 LWRunout, side A, etched
BSN-73 LWRunout, side B, etched
DMRunout, Both sides, stamped
(BSN-72)Side A label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-BSN-72 △ 36050A Side Runout
45-BSN-73 △ 36050-XB Side Runout
(45-BSN-72)A Side Label
(45-BSN-73)B Side Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-BSN-72 △36050A Side Runout
45-BSN-73 △36050-XB Side Runout
(45-BSN-72)A Side Label
(45-BSN-73)B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1707First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.195First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLN 9194First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London Records NZL-N 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLN 9194First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLN 9194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | ERA Records 3024First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | ERA Records 3024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | ERA Records 3024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | ERA Records 3024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | ERA Records 3024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | ERA Records 3024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLN 9194First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records 45-M.171157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMr.Custer2:59
- BOkeefenokee Two Step2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Custer are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mr. Custer are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mr. Custer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is ERA Records 3024, released August 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Custer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3024, 45-HLN 9194, HL-1707, 9-5.195) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-BSN-72 △36050 and 45-BSN-13 △36050-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Custer 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.