UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8680
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ricky NelsonCountry Fever
Vinyl pressings
Country Fever
by Ricky Nelson · 1966
11 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Country Fever was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Country Fever
1 pressing came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8680First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 4827LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Brunswick STA 8680LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4827LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4827LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4827LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74827LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74827LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records DL 74827LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records DL 74827LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 74827LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Take A City Bride1:55
- A2Funny How Time Slips Away2:53
- A3The Bridge Washed Out1:45
- A4Alone2:35
- A5Big Chief Buffalo Nickel (Desert Blues)2:13
- A6Mystery Train2:25
- B1Things You Gave Me1:46
- B2Take These Chains From My Heart2:35
- B3(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle Blow2:37
- B4Walkin' Down The Line2:20
- B5You Win Again2:45
- B6Salty Dog2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Fever are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Country Fever are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Country Fever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is Brunswick LAT 8680.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Fever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LAT 8680) 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 Country Fever 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.
