US
March 1964- Label and catalog number
- Faro 615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-ATE-44 RE-1 MR RC △-51695 SmA-side runout
45-ATE-45 △-51695-x SmB-side runout
45-ATE-44A-side label
45-ATE-45B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Farmer John / Duffy's Blues
by The Premiers · 1964
18 pressings7 countriesBlues RockGarage RockRock
Farmer John / Duffy's Blues 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 Farmer John / Duffy's Blues
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5443
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Faro 615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 134
- Format
- 7"
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 134
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5443
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5443First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 5443First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 5443First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 5443First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 5443First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 134First year7" | 7" |
| 1964 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 134First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5443First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Faro 615First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Faro 615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Warner Bros. Records 54437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1964 | US | Warner Bros. Records 54437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1964 | US | Warner Bros. Records 54437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1964 | US | Warner Bros. Records 54437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Hi-Oldies Records 4307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 7WB-150107", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Good Old Gold 0857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Hi-Oldies Records 4207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFarmer John2:12
- BDuffy's Blues2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Farmer John / Duffy's Blues are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Farmer John / Duffy's Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1980.
When was Farmer John / Duffy's Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Faro 615, released March 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Farmer John / Duffy's Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 615, 5443, WB 134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-ATE-44 RE-1 MR RC △-51695 Sm and 45-ATE-45 △-51695-x Sm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Farmer John / Duffy's Blues 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.