US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3649
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
variant 1 (45-16510-D8 馃彌)Side A
variant 1 (45-16510-D8 馃彌)Side B
Tennessee Ernie FordOne Suit / The Watermelon Song
Vinyl pressings
One Suit / The Watermelon Song
by Tennessee Ernie Ford 路 1957
10 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
One Suit / The Watermelon Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 One Suit / The Watermelon Song
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3649
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3649
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-16510)Label A
(45-16511)Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3649
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14691
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 16510-1a-side
F 16511-2b-side
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL. 14691
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
16510-1 O 2Runout side A stamped
16511-1 O 2Runout side B stamped
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records 3649First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records F3649First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14691First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3649First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3649First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3649First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3649First year7", 45 RPM, Promo 路 Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.36497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 146917", Promo 路 Promo | 7", Promo 路 Promo |
Tracklist
- AOne Suit2:02
- BThe Watermelon Song2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Suit / The Watermelon Song are there?
10 vinyl pressings of One Suit / The Watermelon Song are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was One Suit / The Watermelon Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records F3649.
How do I tell if my copy of One Suit / The Watermelon Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3649, 45-CL 14691, CL. 14691, 3649) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, variant 1 (45-16510-D8 馃彌) and variant 1 (45-16510-D8 馃彌). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Suit / The Watermelon Song 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.
