Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31306
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 31306-1E 2 [illegible stamped image]Side A, stamped
o P BL 31306-2ASide B, stamped
AL 31306Side A, label
BL 31306Side B, label
Tom RushMerrimack County
Vinyl pressings
Merrimack County
by Tom Rush · 1972
16 pressings11 countriesFolk RockCountry RockFolkRock
Merrimack County was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Merrimack County
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
March 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31306
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31306-1C 1TVar. 1: Side A runout
o P BL-31306-1C 1TVar. 1: Side B runout
o P AL-31306 2B 2TVar. 2: Side A runout
o P BL.31306 2C 1TVar. 2: Side B runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64887
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31306
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31306-2FSide A
P BL 31306-3ASide B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 31306Columbia C 31306
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31306-2B 2TSide A Runout
o P BL-31306-2ESide B Runout
o P AL-31306-2ASide A Runout stamped - variant 1
o P BL-31306-2ESide B Runout stamped - variant 1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31306
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31306-1D pSide A runout, variant 1
o P BL-31306-1D pSide B runout, variant 1
o P AL-31306-1D p 1 BSide A runout, variant 2
o P BL-31306-1D p 1 ASide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | CBS SBP 234124 / CBS KC 31306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64887First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473982First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Date Records DAS 2133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 64887First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | CBS S 64887First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 31306 / Columbia C 31306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Malaysia | CBS KC 31306LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C 31306LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS C 31306LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Kids These Days4:10
- A2Mink Julip2:25
- A3Mother Earth2:36
- A4Jamaica Say You Will4:11
- A5Merrimack County II2:46
- B1Gypsy Boy3:20
- B2Wind On The Water3:34
- B3Roll Away The Grey2:59
- B4Seems The Songs3:39
- B5Gone Down River4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Merrimack County are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Merrimack County are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Merrimack County first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia KC 31306.
How do I tell if my copy of Merrimack County is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31306, S 64887, C 31306, 31306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o P AL 31306-1E 2 [illegible stamped image] and o P BL 31306-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Merrimack County 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.
