UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 7615
- Format
- LP, Album
OdettaIt's A Mighty World
Vinyl pressings
It's A Mighty World
by Odetta · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesCountry BluesFolkBluesFolk
It's A Mighty World was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 It's A Mighty World
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
January 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2792
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-5658--2SSide 1 Stamped
VI RSide 1 Etched
PPRM-5659--2SSide 2 Stamped
VI RSide 2 Etched
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-5658- -1Srunout A, stamped
PPRM-5659- -1Srunout B, stamped
PPRM-5658label A
PPRM-5659label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM 5658 - - 3S H AISide A
PPRM 5659 - - 3S H AISide B
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA LSP 2792
- Format
- LP, Album, Sampler, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPRS 5660 1 6 A2A1Side A runout, stamped
PPRS 5661 1 6 B2A1Side B runout, stamped
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | RCA LSP 2792First yearLP, Album, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Album, Sampler, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2792First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor SF 7615First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2792First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA Victor RD 7615LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1It's A Mighty World2:22
- A2I've Been Told2:40
- A3Reminiscing2:23
- A4Hush Hush Mamie2:25
- A5Camphorated Oil1:35
- A6Bull Jine Run2:10
- B1Come A Lady's Dream1:49
- B2Sweet Potatoes2:03
- B3Chevrolet2:45
- B4Love Proved False4:25
- B5One Man's Hands3:53
- B6Got My Mind On Freedom4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's A Mighty World are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's A Mighty World are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was It's A Mighty World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor SF 7615.
How do I tell if my copy of It's A Mighty World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF 7615, LSP-2792, LPM-2792, LSP 2792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's A Mighty World 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.
