US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8923
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-8923-F-3.. WLYSide A Etched
2-8923-F-3.. WLYSide B Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Stamped Both Sides
SW1-8923Side A Label
Vinyl pressings
Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I
by Leon Russell · 1973
32 pressings10 countriesBluesFolkWorld& Country
Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I 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 Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Shelter Records SW-8923
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1 8923-F2 #2 • —◁ wlyA side, variant 1, etched
SW-2 8923-F4 • —◁B side, variant 1, etched
SW-2̸1-8923-F2 • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlySide A runout, variant 2
SW-2-8923-F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL • ━◁ WlySide B runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1 8923 F4#3 0Side A runout, variant 1
SW2 8923 F5#2 0Side B runout, variant 1
SW1 8923 F4 #4 0Side A runout, variant 2
SW2 8923 F5 #6 0Side B runout, variant 2
Country unknown
February 1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records STEREO 6369 121
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68923
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLS 68923 A-1△G B 1Side A Etched
AMLS 68923 B-1△G D 1Side B Etched
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68923
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Shelter Records L35617LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Australia | Shelter Records SHE 734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Shelter Records SW-8923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Shelter Records SW-8923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records RJ-5105First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records RJ-5105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Shelter Records SW-8923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Shelter Records L35617LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Norway | Philips 6369 121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68923First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records SW-8923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records SW-8923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records SW-8923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records 692 / Shelter Recording Company Inc. SRL-52014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Shelter Records SW-8923 / Shelter Records SW 78923LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | MCA Records 692 / Shelter Recording Company Inc. SRL-52014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records 692 / Shelter Recording Company Inc. SRL-52014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms, Parts 1 & 24:25
- A2She Thinks I Still Care4:28
- A3I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry3:10
- A4Sail My Ship Alone2:36
- A5Jambalaya (On The Bayou)2:49
- A6Six Pack To Go2:20
- B1Battle Of New Orleans2:38
- B2Uncle Pen2:15
- B3Am I That Easy To Forget2:35
- B4Truck Drivin' Man2:11
- B5The Window Up Above3:24
- B6Lost Highway2:18
- B7Goodnight Irene4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Shelter Records SW-8923.
How do I tell if my copy of Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-8923, STEREO 6369 121, AMLS 68923, SHE 734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-8923-F-3.. WLY and 2-8923-F-3.. WLY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I 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.
