US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN 131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSY-149579Side A
XSY-149580Side B
Leroy Van DykeThe World's Most Famous Auctioneer
Vinyl pressings
The World's Most Famous Auctioneer
by Leroy Van Dyke · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The World's Most Famous Auctioneer was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The World's Most Famous Auctioneer
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN 131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN 131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Yellow
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN 131Sun SUN-131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSY149579-1A T1 SUN 131-ASide A Runout
XSY149580-1A T1 SUN 131-BSide B Runout
XSY-149579Side A Label
XSY-149580Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sun 131
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SUN 131 T1 XSY 149579-1B
SUN 131 T1 XSY 149580-1B
Country unknown
1974- Label and catalog number
- Birchmount BM744
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | Birchmount BM744First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Australia | Sun L35352First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Birchmount BM 744First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Bellaphon 260.13.002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Sun SUN 131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Sun SUN 131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Sun SUN 131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | US | Sun SUN 131 / Sun SUN-131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Sun 131First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sun SUN 131LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Auctioneer2:45
- A2If A Woman Answers2:16
- A3Be A Good Girl2:07
- A4Big Man In A Big House2:35
- A5Just A State Of Mind2:34
- B1Dim Dark Corner2:13
- B2Walk On By2:14
- B3Big Wide Wonderful World Of Country Music2:29
- B4Anne Of A Thousand Days3:19
- B5Black Cloud3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World's Most Famous Auctioneer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The World's Most Famous Auctioneer are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The World's Most Famous Auctioneer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany. One of them is Sun SUN 131.
How do I tell if my copy of The World's Most Famous Auctioneer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUN 131, 131, BM744, L35352) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSY-149579 and XSY-149580. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World's Most Famous Auctioneer 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.