US
2009- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-138
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album · 180 gram
- Runout / matrix
LBJ-138-A KPG@ATM 18310.1(3)…Runout side A
LBJ-138-B KPG@ATM 18310.2(3)…Runout side B
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The Rural Alberta AdvantageHometowns
Vinyl pressings
Hometowns
by The Rural Alberta Advantage · 2009
15 pressings2 countriesFolk RockIndie RockRock
Hometowns was first pressed on vinyl in 2009. 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 Hometowns
3 pressings came out in 2009, the album's first year, in 2 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
2009- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-138
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LBJ-138-A
LBJ-138-B
Canada
2009- Label and catalog number
- Paper Bag Records PAPER054LP
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue
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.
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPFirst yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPLP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2009 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-138First yearLP, Album, CD, Album | LP, Album, CD, Album |
| 2009 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-138LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-157LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2011 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER054LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Canada | Paper Bag Records Vintage PBV013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Canada | Paper Bag Records Vintage PBV013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Canada | Paper Bag Records Vintage PBV013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-138LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Ballad Of The Raa
- A2Rush Apart
- A3The Dethbridge In Lethbridge
- A4Don't Haunt This Place
- A5The Deadroads
- A6Drain The Blood
- A7Luciana
- B1Frank, Ab
- B2The Air
- B3Sleep All Day
- B4Four Night Rider
- B5Edmonton
- B6In The Summertime
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hometowns are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hometowns are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2009 and 2023.
When was Hometowns first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2009, in US, Canada. One of them is Saddle Creek LBJ-138.
How do I tell if my copy of Hometowns is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBJ-138, PAPER054LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LBJ-138-A KPG@ATM 18310.1(3)… and LBJ-138-B KPG@ATM 18310.2(3)…. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hometowns 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.