US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 834
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K-12-834-A-1Side A runout etched
K-12-834-B-1Side B runout etched
The Stanley BrothersFolk Concert
Vinyl pressings
Folk Concert
by The Stanley Brothers · 1963
13 pressings2 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Folk Concert was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Folk Concert
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 834
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 834
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K-12-834-A-1Runout, Side 1 etched
K-12-834-B-1Runout, Side 2 etched
K-12-834-ALabel, Side 1
K-12-834-BLabel, Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | King Records 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | King Records 834First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | King Records 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Gusto Records SK 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SK 834 / Gusto Records SK 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Gusto Records SK 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | King Records SK 834LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Gusto Records SK-834 / Gusto Records SK 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Gusto-Starday VIP-5046(M)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Gusto-Starday VIP-5046(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Starday Records SK 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Starday Records SK 834LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Starday Records SK 834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Just Because2:14
- A2He Went To Sleep - The Hogs Ate Him2:25
- A3My Brothers Bride2:00
- A4Little Birdie1:59
- A5Whiskey And Jail2:30
- A6Lips That Lie2:50
- A7Little Darling Pal Of Mine2:49
- B1Old And In The Way2:16
- B2Hills Of Roan County4:32
- B3Pig In The Pen2:08
- B4I Don't Want Your Rambling Letters2:25
- B5Six Months Ain't Long2:44
- B6No Letter Today2:40
- B7Darling Nellie Gray3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folk Concert are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Folk Concert are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1978.
When was Folk Concert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is King Records 834.
How do I tell if my copy of Folk Concert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 834) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-834-A-1 and K-12-834-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Folk Concert 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.