US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-1009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1009-A SRM-1-7111A-CS6 MASTERDISK G.K. ASide A
SRM-1-1009-B SRM-1-7111B-CS5 MASTERDISK G.K. A2Side B
Tom T. HallCountry Is
Vinyl pressings
Country Is
by Tom T. Hall · 1974
12 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Country Is was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Is
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-1009
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P SRM1-1009-A-CP3 G.K. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋSide A Runout, Stamped and Etched (see notes section)
P SRM1-1009-B-CP4 G.K. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋSide B Runout, Stamped and Etched (see notes section)
SRM-1-1009-ASide A Label
SRM-1-1009-BSide B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-1009
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
A Side(stamped) SRM-711A-CT2 (711 is crossed out, 1009 etched above it) (etched) 1T (stamped) MASTERDISK (etched) G.K.
B Side(stamped) SRM-711B-CT2 (711 is crossed out, 1009 etched above it) (etched) 1T (stamped) MASTERDISK (etched) G.K.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 510
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1009
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-711A-0P3Side 1. Stamped.
SRM-1-711B-0P4Side 2. Stamped.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Mercury 6338 510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1009First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1009First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM 1-1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM 1-1009First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM 1-1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM 1-1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Yegrin SH-7003LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Mercury SRM 1-1009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury SRM 1-1009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury SRM-1-1009LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1That Song Is Driving Me Crazy3:06
- A2Forget It3:30
- A3Gone To Hell In A Basket2:33
- A4Who Needs A Baby2:25
- A5I Feel Like Flying Away2:12
- A6Country Is2:09
- B1The Loneliest Girl In The Crowd3:01
- B2Canadian Women - Canadian Clubs2:17
- B3You Love Everybody But You2:46
- B4God Came Through Bellville, Georgia2:33
- B5Over The Rainbow2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Is are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Country Is are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Country Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury SRM 1-1009.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM 1-1009, 6338 510, SRM-1-1009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-1009-A SRM-1-7111A-CS6 MASTERDISK G.K. A and SRM-1-1009-B SRM-1-7111B-CS5 MASTERDISK G.K. A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country Is 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.
