US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(14789)Side A label
(13915)Side B label
Ronnie HawkinsThe Ballad Of Caryl Chessman
Vinyl pressings
The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman
by Ronnie Hawkins · 1960
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollBalladCountryRock
The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman 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 The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Roulette R-4231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(14789)Side A label
(13915)Side B label
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
14789 7X51066Side A runout
13915 7X51065Side B runout
RPM14789Side A label
RPM13915Side B label
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette 9-4231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-14789Side A label
45-13915Side B label
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sonet Records T 7104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · red
- Runout / matrix
DG-7104-4Side A label
DG-7104-BSide B label
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sonet Records T 7104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · black
- Runout / matrix
DG-7104-ASide A label
DG-7104-BSide B label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Roulette R-4231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Roulette 9-4231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet Records T 7104First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet Records T 7104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | Roulette R-4231First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Italy | Roulette R-4231First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Italy | Roulette R-4231 / Roulette R 4231First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Roulette RL 4231First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-4231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-4231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Ballad Of Caryl Chessman (Let Him Live, Let Him Live, Let Him Live)2:38
- BThe Tale Of Floyd Collins3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Roulette R-4231.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4231, 9-4231, T 7104, RL 4231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (14789) and (13915). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ballad Of Caryl Chessman 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.
