US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-7298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-7298 A 2&5 9-65Side A etched
EKS-7298 BSide B etched
Vinyl pressings
Ain't That News
by Tom Paxton · 1965
18 pressings3 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Ain't That News was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Ain't That News
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL-298A 28-4 9.65
EKL-298 B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-7298Elektra EKS 7298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-7298 A 2&5 9-65Side A etched
EKS-7298 BSide B etched
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL-298-UK-A
EKL-298-UK-B +
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL-298-UK-ASide A runout etched
EKL-298-UK-B +Side B runout etched
EKL-298-ASide A label
EKL-298-BSide B label
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Elektra EKL-298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Elektra EKL-298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Elektra EKS-7298LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Elektra EKS-7298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Elektra EKL-298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Elektra EKS-7298 / Elektra EKS 7298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKL-298LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKS-7298LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKL-298LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKL-298LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Elektra EKL-298LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLXEK 250 / Disques Vogue CLVLXEK. 250LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-7298LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Elektra K 42005LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Elektra EKS-7298LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7298 / Elektra EKS.7298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7298LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7298LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't That News1:32
- A2The Willing Conscript2:32
- A3Lyndon Johnson Told The Nation3:00
- A4Hold On To Me Babe3:10
- A5The Name Of The Game Is Stud1:55
- A6Bottle Of Wine2:21
- A7The Natural Girl For Me2:37
- B1Goodman, Schwerner And Chaney2:41
- B2We Didn't Know2:22
- B3Buy A Gun For Your Son2:30
- B4Every Time3:09
- B5Georgie On The Freeways3:09
- B6Sully's Pail3:11
- B7I'm The Man That Built The Bridges2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't That News are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Ain't That News are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was Ain't That News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK. One of them is Elektra EKS-7298.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't That News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-7298, EKL-298) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS-7298 A 2&5 9-65 and EKS-7298 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't That News 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.
