US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2076
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2076-A-2 [Bell Sound] RCK SONSide A runout
KSBS-2076-B-2 MII [Bell Sound] RCK SONSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Way Down Yonder
by The Charlie Daniels Band · 1974
19 pressings5 countriesCountry RockSouthern RockRock
Way Down Yonder 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 Way Down Yonder
11 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS-2076
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing - Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2076-A-2 MR [Bell Sound] RCK △18636-X (1)Side A runout, etched / [stamped]
KSBS-2076-B-2 MR [Bell Sound] RCK △18636-X (1)Side B runout, etched / [stamped]
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2076-A-7-1-1 BELLSOUND RCK P.R. D
KSBS-2076-B-7-1-1 BELLSOUND RCK P.R. D
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2076
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2076-A-2 [Bell Sound] RCK SONSide A runout, etched / [stamped]
KSBS-2076-B-2 MII [Bell Sound] RCK SONSide B runout, etched / [stamped]
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2076
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2076-A-1-1-1-1 [Bell Sound] RCK PR. DSide A runout, etched / [stamped]
KSBS-2076-B-7-1-1 [Bell Sound] RCK PR. DSide B runout, etched / [stamped]
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2076-S1Side 1
KSBS-2076-S2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Kama Sutra 940501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Kama Sutra 940501First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | Germany | Kama Sutra MLP 15 717First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Kama Sutra YX-7031-KSFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Kama Sutra YX-7031-KSFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2076First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS-2076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2076First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34664LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34664LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34664LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Epic PE 34664LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic PE 34664LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic PE 34664LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic PE 34664 / Epic 34664LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | Epic PE 34664 / Epic 34664LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I've Been Down3:30
- A2Give This Fool Another Try8:05
- A3Low Down Lady4:08
- A4Land Of Opportunity2:45
- B1Way Down Yonder3:30
- B2Whiskey5:50
- B3I'll Always Remember That Song4:21
- B4Looking For Mary Jane4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Way Down Yonder are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Way Down Yonder are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Way Down Yonder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2076.
How do I tell if my copy of Way Down Yonder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2076, KSBS-2076, 940501, MLP 15 717) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSBS-2076-A-2 [Bell Sound] RCK SON and KSBS-2076-B-2 MII [Bell Sound] RCK SON. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Way Down Yonder 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.
