US
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1821
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-966
B-966
The Kentucky ColonelsAppalachian Swing !
Vinyl pressings
Appalachian Swing !
by The Kentucky Colonels · 1964
11 pressings4 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Appalachian Swing ! was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Appalachian Swing !
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records ST-1821
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1821First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | World Pacific Records ST-1821First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UAS. 29514LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29514LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UAS. 29514 / United Artists Records UAS 29514LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GXC 2013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Liberty LN 10185LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | United Artists Records UAS 29514LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | United Artists Records UAS 29514LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Liberty LLS-70067LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Liberty LLS-70067LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Clinch Mountain Back-Step1:57
- A2Nine Pound Hammer2:46
- A3Listen To The Mocking Bird2:19
- A4Wild Bill Jones2:43
- A5Billy In The Low Ground1:36
- A6Lee Highway1:17
- B1I Am A Pilgrim2:16
- B2Prisoner's Song2:22
- B3Sally Goodin'1:35
- B4Faded Love2:39
- B5John Henry2:50
- B6Flat Fork2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Appalachian Swing ! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Appalachian Swing ! are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Appalachian Swing ! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is World Pacific Records WP-1821, released April 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Appalachian Swing ! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP-1821, ST-1821) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-966 and B-966. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Appalachian Swing ! 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.