South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS ASF 1493
- Format
- LP, Album
Tammy WynetteThe Ways To Love A Man
Vinyl pressings
The Ways To Love A Man
by Tammy Wynette · 1969
13 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Ways To Love A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Ways To Love A Man
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Epic BN 26519LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50246LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Epic BN 26519LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | CBS BN 26519LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Epic BN 26519LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Epic BN 26519LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Epic BN 26519LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Epic BN 26519LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ELPS-3582LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products P 13256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Ways To Love A Man2:27
- A2The Twelfth Of Never2:26
- A3I'll Share My World With You2:40
- A4Enough Of A Woman2:05
- A5Singing My Song2:22
- B1He'll Never Take The Place Of You2:49
- B2I Know2:28
- B3Yearning (To Kiss You)2:18
- B4These Two2:22
- B5Where Could You Go (But To Her)3:01
- B6Still Around2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ways To Love A Man are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Ways To Love A Man are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was The Ways To Love A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in South Africa. One of them is CBS ASF 1493.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ways To Love A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASF 1493) 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 The Ways To Love A Man 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.
