Czechoslovakia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon 0294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C 2729Label A
The MatadorsFarmer John
Vinyl pressings
Farmer John
by The Matadors · 1966
10 pressings1 countryGarage RockPsychedelic RockRock & RollRock
Farmer John was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Farmer John
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Czechoslovakia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon 0294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
C 2729/B BRunout side A
C 2730/B BRunout side B
C 2729Label side A
C 2730Label side B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 0294First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 0294First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUK 336677", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 02947", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 02947", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 02947", 45 RPM, EP, Mono, Repress · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono, Repress · Mono |
| 1968 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUK 336677", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUK 336677", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUK 336677", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUK 336677", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Farmer John (Farmář John)1:50
- A2Sing A Song Of Sixpence (Píseň O Šestáku)1:53
- AA1Locomotion With You (V Pohybu)1:36
- AA2Pay Pay Twist (Zaplať)2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Farmer John are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Farmer John are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Farmer John first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon 0294.
How do I tell if my copy of Farmer John is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 2729. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Farmer John 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.
