Europe
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 52863Harmony KH 30316
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 52863-1Runout side A etched
S 52863-2Runout side B etched
S 52863-1Label side A
S 52863-2Label side B
Marty RobbinsEl Paso
Vinyl pressings
El Paso
by Marty Robbins · 1970
16 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
El Paso was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 El Paso
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 52863Harmony KH 30316
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30316
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HAL 30316-1HA side stamped
BL 30316-1FB side stamped [exc. BL]
AL 30316-1K (etched) 1TA side variant stamped
BL 30316-1H (etched) 1TB side variant stamped
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP-5809
- 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP-5809First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Europe | CBS S 52863 / Harmony KH 30316First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Europe | CBS S 52863 / Harmony KH 30316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia C 30316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 726LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 726LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Harmony KH 30316LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Harmony KH 30316LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Harmony 73LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Harmony 73LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Harmony KH 30316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Harmony KH 30316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Harmony KH 30316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Harmony KH 30316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 30316LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia 30316 / Columbia C 30316LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1El Paso
- A2The Wine Flowed Freely
- A3Streets Of Laredo
- A4The Hanging Tree
- A5Bouquet Of Roses
- B1Hello Heartaches
- B2Forever Yours
- B3The Nearness Of You
- B4My Wonderful One
- B5Love Is In The Air
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Paso are there?
16 vinyl pressings of El Paso are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was El Paso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Europe, US, Australia. One of them is CBS S 52863.
How do I tell if my copy of El Paso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 52863, C 30316, MFP-5809) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 52863-1 and S 52863-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Paso 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.
