US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9268
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Slim WhitmanCountry Songs / City Hits
Vinyl pressings
Country Songs / City Hits
by Slim Whitman · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Country Songs / City Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Songs / City Hits
3 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SML 83 832Liberty 83 832
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IRL 360
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Liberty SML 83 832 / Liberty 83 832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | South Africa | Imperial IRL 360First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-9268First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP-12268LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LBY 3034 / Liberty LP 9268LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LBY 3034 / Liberty LP 9268LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Liberty LBL 83022LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Liberty LN-10153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L-32515LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Liberty LBS 83022ELP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
- A2You're The Reason
- A3Ramblin' Rose
- A4Little Bitty Tear
- A5Born To Lose
- A6From A Jack To A King
- B1I'll Hold You In My Heart
- B2I Fall To Pieces
- B3I Can't Stop Loving You
- B4No Other Arms, No Other Lips
- B5Bouquet Of Roses
- B6Just Out Of Reach
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Songs / City Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Country Songs / City Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Country Songs / City Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Imperial LP-9268.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Songs / City Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-9268, SML 83 832, IRL 360) 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 Songs / City Hits 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.
