US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-285
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL-285-ALabel A
EKL-285-BLabel B
The DillardsPickin' And Fiddlin'
Vinyl pressings
Pickin' And Fiddlin'
by The Dillards · 1965
10 pressings2 countriesCountryBluegrassFolkWorld
Pickin' And Fiddlin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Pickin' And Fiddlin'
3 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-7285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-7285-ALabel A
EKS-7285-BLabel B
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS.7285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS 7285AA Side runout
EKS 7285BB Side runout
EKS.7285aA Side label
EKS.7285bB Side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | New Zealand | Elektra EKS.7285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Elektra EKL-285First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Elektra EKS-7285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7285LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hamilton County2:27
- A2Fisher's Hornpipe1:42
- A3Paddy On The Turnpike2:01
- A4Jazz Bow Rag2:04
- A5Apple Blossom1:44
- A6Tom And Jerry2:08
- A7Cotton Patch2:29
- A8Durang's Hornpipe1:50
- B1Wagoner2:09
- B2Sally Johnson1:50
- B3Crazy Creek2:17
- B4Drunken Billy Goat1:44
- B5Black Mountain Rag2:17
- B6Twinkle, Twinkle1:47
- B7Wild John2:04
- B8Soppin' The Gravy1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pickin' And Fiddlin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pickin' And Fiddlin' are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Pickin' And Fiddlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Elektra EKL-285.
How do I tell if my copy of Pickin' And Fiddlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-285, EKS-7285, EKS.7285) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKL-285-A and EKL-285-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pickin' And Fiddlin' 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.
