US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4062
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4062Matrix A
SRM-1-4062Matrix B
Intl. #6337 247Matrix A
Intl. #6337 247Matrix B
Tom JonesCountry
Vinyl pressings
Country
by Tom Jones · 1982
10 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Country was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Country
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4062
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 PRC Press
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4062Matrix A
SRM-1-4062Matrix B
Intl. #6337 247Matrix A
Intl. #6337 247Matrix B
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 247
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 247
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6337247 1 01 ℗ 1982 200Runout Side A
6337247 2 01 ℗ 1982 200Runout Side B
6337 247 ALabel Side A
6337 247 BLabel Side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4062
- Format
- LP, Album
India
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 247
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6337 247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Mercury 6337 247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-4062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | India | Mercury 6337 247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6337 247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Mercury 6337 247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4062LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SRM-1-4062LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1I Don't Want To Be Alone Tonight3:12
- A2A Woman's Touch3:58
- A3If I Ever Had To Say Goodbye To You3:08
- A4We're Wasting Our Time3:35
- A5Somebody's Cryin'3:09
- B1Marie2:45
- B2My Last Goodbye3:05
- B3Touch Me (I'll Be Your Fool Once More)3:31
- B4We Could Be The Closest Of Friends3:50
- B5It'll Be Me2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Country are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Country first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-4062.
How do I tell if my copy of Country is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-4062, 6337 247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-4062 and SRM-1-4062. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country 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.
