US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1487
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
x "Lp" 50050Side 1 label
x "Lp" 50051Side 2 label
Norman Luboff ChoirSongs Of The Cowboy
Vinyl pressings
Songs Of The Cowboy
by Norman Luboff Choir · 1960
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
Songs Of The Cowboy 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 Songs Of The Cowboy
5 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8278
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 50052-1ESide A label
XSM 50053-1BSide B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8278
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 50052-1J HIISide A label
XSM 50053-1L HIISide B label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SBBL.581
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1487
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP50050-1ESide 1 Stamp
XLP50051-1FSide 2 Stamp
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Columbia CL 1487First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia SBBL.581First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CL 1487First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CS 8278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CS 8278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8278LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 8278LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | CBS 62.519LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 52607LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 47033 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | CBS ALD 6426LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSY 8278LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Last Round-Up3:05
- A2The Railroad Corral2:15
- A3A Prisoner For Life2:35
- A4Goodbye Old Paint1:54
- A5The Curtains Of Night2:25
- A6The Cowboy's Dream2:51
- B1Riders In The Sky2:50
- B2Ten Thousand Cattle2:16
- B3Hooray For The Cowboys1:48
- B4Red River Shore4:12
- B5The Rambling Cowboy1:56
- B6The Cowboy's Prayer2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs Of The Cowboy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Songs Of The Cowboy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1965.
When was Songs Of The Cowboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1487.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs Of The Cowboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1487, CS 8278, SBBL.581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, x "Lp" 50050 and x "Lp" 50051. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Songs Of The Cowboy 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.
