US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The Charlie Daniels BandThe South's Gonna Do It
Vinyl pressings
The South's Gonna Do It
by The Charlie Daniels Band · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesFolk RockSouthern RockRock
The South's Gonna Do It was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 South's Gonna Do It
5 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 598-N
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KAS-598-A 1 MR 96415 STERLINGA Side (1 and MR are circled)(MR and Sterling are stamped) Triangle Before 96415
KAS-598-B 2 MR 96415-X STERLINGB Side (2 and MR are circled)(MR and Sterling are stamped) Triangle Before 96415
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KAS 598 AStereo Label
KA 598 AMono Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA-598-N
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Mono/Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KA-598-A △96414Side A, Etched
KAS-598-A ③ △96415Side B, Etched
KA-598-NSide A Label
KAS-598-NSide B, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KA 598First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KA 598First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KA 598-NFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KA-598-NFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KA 598First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Kama Sutra KA 598X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Kama Sutra M 27.0147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Kama Sutra KAS 5987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Kama Sutra KSS 7047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Kama Sutra KSS 7047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Kama Sutra 20130887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Kama Sutra KA5987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe South's Gonna Do It3:04
- BNew York City, King Size Rosewood Bed3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The South's Gonna Do It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The South's Gonna Do It are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was The South's Gonna Do It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Kama Sutra KA 598.
How do I tell if my copy of The South's Gonna Do It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KA 598, KA 598-N, KA-598-N) 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 South's Gonna Do It 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.
