Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Tex RitterBlood On The Saddle
Vinyl pressings
Blood On The Saddle
by Tex Ritter · 1960
17 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Blood On The Saddle was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Blood On The Saddle
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1292
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-1292-D? [Anvil symbol] &
ST-2-1292-N1 [Anvil symbol] &
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1292Capitol Records T-1292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1292-D2 #2 S1 (Anvil Stamp)Side 1 Matrix
T2-1292-D1" #2 (Anvil Stamp)Side 2 Matrix
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1292
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1 1292 - D5 G 1Side A
ST2 1292 - D5 R 1Side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1292
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Capitol Records T1292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T1292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 1292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T1292 / Capitol Records T-1292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | South Africa | Capitol Records T1292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records ST 1292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T1292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T-1292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST 1292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records T1292LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T1292LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1292LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records ST 1292LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records SM-1292LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records SM-1292LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-1292LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Blood On The Saddle
- A2Samuel Hall
- A3Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie
- A4Little Joe The Wrangler
- A5The Face On The Barroom Floor
- B1Boll Weevil
- B2Billy The Kid
- B3Streets Of Laredo
- B4Sam Bass
- B5Rye Whiskey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blood On The Saddle are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Blood On The Saddle are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1978.
When was Blood On The Saddle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records T1292.
How do I tell if my copy of Blood On The Saddle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T1292, ST 1292, T-1292) 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 Blood On The Saddle 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.
