US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records HS 3448
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1-3448-JW2 #3Runout A
HS-2-3448-JW2 #3Runout B
Vinyl pressings
The Long Riders (Original Sound Track)
by Ry Cooder · 1980
22 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackBluesStage & Screen
The Long Riders (Original Sound Track) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Long Riders (Original Sound Track)
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records HS 3448
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1-3448-LW7 1 ※※Side A runout variant 1
HS-1-3448- LW7 2 ※※Side B runout variant 1
HS-1-3448-LW7 . 2 ※※Side A runout variant 2
HS-1-3448- LW7. 1 ※※Side B runout variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records HS 3448
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1-3448 - WW3 #2 · ─◁Side A
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K56826Warner Bros. Records (HS 3448)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W-7KD K-56826-A1Side A runout etched
W-6KD K-56826-B1Side B runout etched
STRAWBERRYBoth sides runout stamped
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records HS 3448
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Otto MX195587 HS3448-1Runout, Side A, Etched
Otto MX195588 HS3448-2Runout, Side B, Etched
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records XHS 3448
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XHS-3448-A-1A2HZ DM 2Runout, Side 1
XHS-3448-B-1A2HZ DM 1Runout, Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records HS 3448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records XHS 3448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records XHS 3448First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 826First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56826First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 826First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56 826 / Warner Bros. Records W 56826First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56826First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10852WFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10852WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records HS 3448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K56826 / Warner Bros. Records (HS 3448)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records HS 3448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records HS 3448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records HS 3448LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56826LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56826LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56826LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records HS 3448LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1The Long Riders3:13
- A2I'm A Good Old Rebel2:18
- A3Seneca Square Dance1:58
- A4Archie's Funeral (Hold To God's Unchanging Hand)2:40
- A5I Always Knew That You Were The One3:04
- A6Rally 'Round The Flag4:20
- B1Wildwood Boys4:10
- B2Better Things To Think About1:24
- B3Jesse James2:23
- B4Cole Younger Polka2:22
- B5Escape From Northfield1:14
- B6Leaving Missouri0:57
- B7Jesse James5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Long Riders (Original Sound Track) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Long Riders (Original Sound Track) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was The Long Riders (Original Sound Track) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records HS 3448.
How do I tell if my copy of The Long Riders (Original Sound Track) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HS 3448, K56826, XHS 3448, WB 56 826) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1-3448-JW2 #3 and HS-2-3448-JW2 #3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Long Riders (Original Sound Track) 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.
