Vinyl pressings
by Marty Robbins · 1959
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
33 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
XLP47133-1AESide A runout, variant 1
XLP47134-1GSide B runout, variant 1
XLP47133-1AF HHSide A runout, variant 2
XLP47134-1G HHSide B runout, variant 2
XSM47135-1AA |||Side A runout, variant 1
XSM47136-1A | |V |||Side B runout, variant 1
XSM47135-1BSide A runout, variant 2
XSM47136-1ASide B runout, variant 2
XLP47133-1AE H111Side A stamped, exc. "H111" etched
XLP47134-1AB. H 111Side B stamped, exc. "H" and "111" etched
XLP47133-1H HɅ1111Side A Variant 1 stamped, exc. "HɅ1111" etched
XLP47134-1F H11Side B Variant 1 stamped, exc. "H11" etched
XLP47133-1F 11VSide A runout, variant 1
XLP47134-1D 11A1VSide B runout, variant 1
XLP47133-1D - 11AVSide A runout, variant 2
XLP47133-1A - 1XSide B runout, variant 2
XLP47133-1AF H 111Side A Runout
XLP47134-1G H 111Side B Runout
x"Lp" 47133Side A Label
x"Lp" 47134Side B Label
XSM47135-1AA |||Side A runout, variant 1
XSM47136-1A | |V |||Side B runout, variant 1
XSM47135-1BSide A runout, variant 2
XSM47136-1ASide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Coronet KLP 817 / Coronet KLP - 817First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CS 8158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Coronet KLP 817First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6344 / CBS ALD.6344First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6344First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana TFL 5063 / Fontana TFL.5063First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana TFL 5063First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8158First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1349First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Columbia ZL-1127LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | CBS SBPG62359 / CBS SBPG 62359LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia PC 8158 / Columbia 8158LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS COL 10075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | WaxTime 772082LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | Europe | WaxTime 772082LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-0348 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group 88875071451LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2016 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-0348 / Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-0348 / Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950685LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Glamourama Records 660158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Groove Replica 77034LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Europe | WaxTime 59202LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2022 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1389 / Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1389 / Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | DOL DOL1522HZLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-0348 / Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | WaxTime 526002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Not Now Music CATLP274LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | Spain | Number One Essentials 291044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS KLP 817LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLP 817LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817 / CBS KLPS-817LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817 / CBS KLPS-817LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLP 817LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817 / CBS KLPS-817LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 817LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 1349LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Columbia WCS 8158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
136 vinyl pressings of Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1959 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CL 1349, released September 1959.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1349, CS 8158, TFL 5063, KLP 817) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP47133-1AE and XLP47134-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
