US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8298
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG4644T2 1 PSide A stamped
MG4645T2 1 PSide B stamped
Red FoleyRed And Ernie
Vinyl pressings
Red And Ernie
by Red Foley · 1956
13 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Red And Ernie was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Red And Ernie
5 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8298
- Format
- LP
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8298
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG4644T3 1 PSSide A stamped runout
MG4645T1 1 PSSide B stamped runout
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Fonit DL 8298Decca DL 8298
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca AL 12028
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Decca DL 8298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Italy | Fonit DL 8298 / Decca DL 8298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Japan | Decca AL 12028First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8298First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8298LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1957 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8206LP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | MCA Coral MCL-1072LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | MCA Coral MCL 1072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Stetson HAT 3000LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8298LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8298LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8298LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Tennessee Border #2
- A2Goodnight Irene
- A3Hillbilly Fever #2
- A4Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age
- A5Double-Datin'
- A6It's The Mileage That's Slowin' Us Down
- B1No Help Wanted #2
- B2Too Old To Cut The Mustard
- B3Kentucky Waltz
- B4I'm In Love With Molly
- B5The Strange Little Girl
- B6You're A Real Good Friend
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red And Ernie are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Red And Ernie are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1975.
When was Red And Ernie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada, Italy, Japan. One of them is Decca DL 8298.
How do I tell if my copy of Red And Ernie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8298, AL 12028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG4644T2 1 P and MG4645T2 1 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red And Ernie 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.