US
March 30, 1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 3220
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2125 WS-1 HW/WOODLAND 回-G-回Side One etched and stamped
MCA-2126 WS-2 HW/WOODLAND 回-G-回Side Two etched and stamped
The Oak Ridge BoysTogether
Vinyl pressings
Together
by The Oak Ridge Boys · 1980
15 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Together was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Together
9 pressings came out in 1980, 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
March 30, 1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3220MCA Records MCA 3220
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2125A Side Label
MCA-2126B Side Label
MCA-2125-1D S2 A5A Side Etch
MCA-2126-1C S1 A4B Side Etch
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 3220
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Press
- Runout / matrix
MCA2125A Side Label
MCA2126B Side Label
MCA-2125 WS-3 HW/WOODLAND ◈-P-◈A Side Etch exc ◈-P-◈ stamp
MCA-2126 WS-1 HW/WOODLAND -̶̷⧈̶̷-̶̷̶̶̷ɢ̶̷-̶̷̶̶̷⧈̶̷-̶̷ ◊-P-◊B Side Etch
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3063
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 202 107
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 37223
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | MCA Records 202 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 37223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 3220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 3220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 3220LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 202107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 3220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 3220LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 3220LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 3220LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 3220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3220 / MCA Records MCA 3220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | MCA Records MCA 3220LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA 3220LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Whiskey Lady2:54
- A2Ready To Take My Chances2:32
- A3Trying To Love Two Women2:28
- A4Heart Of Mine3:26
- A5Beautiful You4:07
- B1Take This Heart3:47
- B2Love Takes Two3:01
- B3A Little More Like Me (The Crucifixion)3:12
- B4I Can't Imagine Laying Down (With Anyone But You)2:29
- B5Holdin' On To You3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Together are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Together are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 3220, released March 30, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 3220, MCA-3220, MCF 3063, 202 107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-2125 WS-1 HW/WOODLAND 回-G-回 and MCA-2126 WS-2 HW/WOODLAND 回-G-回. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Together 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.
