US
May 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-12588-N1Side A Runout
45-12589-N1Side B Runout
45-12588Side A Label
45-12589Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word
by Tennessee Ernie Ford · 1954
38 pressings14 countriesCountrySoundtrackFolkWorld
River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word
23 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 13 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
May 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-12588Side A Label
45-12589Side B Label
45-12588-N1 ⌂
45-12589-N2#4 ⌂
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2810
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2810
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2810
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12588-II 1Side A
12588-II 2Side B
UK
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14005
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DCAP 12588-1 1 N HA side, stamped runout
DCAP 12589-1 1 N CB side, stamped runout
CAP.12588A side label
CAP.12589B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-325First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records F-1341First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records 2810First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records F 2810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records 2810First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Germany | Capitol Records C 2810First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 152First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 152 / Capitol Records 2810First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 2810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 2810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP325First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Norway | Capitol Records C 2810First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | South Africa | Capitol Records CT.3309First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 12589Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2810Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records F 28107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 28107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records LC.14005Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 140057", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARiver Of No Return
- BGive Me Your Word
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word are there?
38 vinyl pressings of River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1954 and 1956.
When was River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records F2810, released May 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2810, 2810, CL.14005, CP-325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-12588-N1 and 45-12589-N1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is River Of No Return / Give Me Your Word 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.
