US
January 1, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9137
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VRS 9137 A-1S BB126M
VRS 9137 B-1S BB126M
OdettaOne Grain Of Sand
Vinyl pressings
One Grain Of Sand
by Odetta · 1963
12 pressings6 countriesCountry BluesSpiritualsBalladFolk
One Grain Of Sand was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 One Grain Of Sand
5 pressings came out in 1963, 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
January 1, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-2153
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side One (Stamped): XSV222060-1C V SD 2153 A A 3
Side Two (Stamped): XSV222061-1B V SD 2153 B A 3
Austria
1963- Label and catalog number
- Amadeo AVRS-9117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IM VSX 10794Stamped side A
IM VSX 10795Stamped sideB
VSX 10794Label side A
VSX 10795Label side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9137
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS-9137 A (-2) 34-4 7-66Side A
VRS-9137 B 6-4 4-67Side B
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice MCLP 6174His Master's Voice MCLP.6174
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS-9117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Vanguard VRS-9137First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice MCLP 6174 / His Master's Voice MCLP.6174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Vanguard VSD-2153LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1963 | US | Vanguard VRS-9137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Vanguard VSD-2153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Australia | Vanguard VRS-9137LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VRS 9137LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Vanguard VSD-2153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS-9117LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Alto Analogue AA 024LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Amadeo AVRS-9117LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sail Away Ladies2:37
- A2Moses, Moses2:55
- A3Midnight Special3:22
- A4Rambler-Gambler3:19
- A5Cotton Fields3:23
- A6Roll On, Buddy3:04
- A7Ain't No Grave2:02
- B1Special Delivery Blues2:36
- B2Rambling Round Your City4:02
- B3Boll Weevil2:13
- B4Come All Ye Fair And Tender Ladies3:23
- B5She Moved Through The Fair3:00
- B6Cool Water3:03
- B7One Grain Of Sand2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Grain Of Sand are there?
12 vinyl pressings of One Grain Of Sand are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1977.
When was One Grain Of Sand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Austria, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Vanguard VRS-9137, released January 1, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of One Grain Of Sand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VRS-9137, VSD-2153, AVRS-9117, MCLP 6174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VRS 9137 A-1S BB126M and VRS 9137 B-1S BB126M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Grain Of Sand 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.
