Vinyl pressings
by The Charlie Daniels Band · 1980
In America was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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.
T 1 ZSS-167395-1E [MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF.]Runout Side A, etched [stamped]
T 1 ZSS-167396-1E [MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF.]Runout Side B, etched [stamped]
ZSS 167395Label Side A
ZSS 167396Label Side B
ZSS-167395-1C p [MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF.]Runout Side A, etched [stamped]
p ZSS-167396-1H [MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF.]Runout Side B, etched [stamped]
ZSS 167395Label Side A
ZSS 167396Label Side B
ZSS-167395-1A MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF. SIRunout A
ZSS-167396-1A MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF. SIIIRunoutB
ZSS 167395Label Side A
ZSS 167396Label Side B
XSS 167287-1A STERLINGRunout Side A Etched, STERLING Stamped
XSS 167288-1B STERLINGRunout Side B Etched, STERLING Stamped
XSS 167287Label Side A
XSS 167288Label Side B
ZSS-167395 1B SS MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side A runout
ZSS-167395 1B SSS MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side B runout
ZSS 167395Labels
p ZSS-167395-1C MASTERED BY ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.A runout
p ZSS-167395-1D MASTERED BY ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.R runout
ZSS 167395Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES491First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES 491First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic 9-50888First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 8886First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ES 491First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 8886First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1980 | US | Epic AS 797 / CBS AS 797First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50888First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
12 vinyl pressings of In America are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 9-50888.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-50888, AS 797, ES491, EPC 8886) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 1 ZSS-167395-1E [MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF.] and T 1 ZSS-167396-1E [MASTERED AT ALLEN LENTZ L.A., CALIF.]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
