US
January 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5390
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3261 WS-4 ◈-P-◈Runout side A
MCA-3262 WS-4 ◈-P-◈Runout side B
The Oak Ridge BoysAmerican Made
Vinyl pressings
American Made
by The Oak Ridge Boys · 1983
11 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
American Made was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 American Made
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5390
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA3261Side 1 Label
MCA3262Side 2 Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5390
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3261 WS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Side A etched, logo stamped
MCA-3262 WS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Side B etched, logo stamped
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5390
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5390
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5390-A④ MCA 3261 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 3Runout Side A
MCA 5390-B MCA 3262 WS-1 3 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side B
MCA 3261Label Side A
MCA 3262Label Side B
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records VIM-6302
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-5390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6302First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 5390First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Norway | MCA Records MCA 5390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-5390LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-5390LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-5390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-5390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-5390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love Song3:51
- A2She's Not Just Another Pretty Face3:21
- A3Amity3:44
- A4You're The One3:44
- A5Down The Hall3:17
- B1American Made2:39
- B2Any Old Time You Choose3:48
- B3Heart On The Line (Operator, Operator)3:03
- B4You Made It Beautiful3:21
- B5I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Made are there?
11 vinyl pressings of American Made are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was American Made first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5390, released January 20, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of American Made is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5390, VIM-6302, MCA 5390) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-3261 WS-4 ◈-P-◈ and MCA-3262 WS-4 ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Made 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.
