US
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10423
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
AMP-11356A-side label
AMP-11358B-side label
Tommy RoeThe Folk Singer
Vinyl pressings
The Folk Singer
by Tommy Roe · 1963
13 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
The Folk Singer 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 The Folk Singer
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 10 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ABC 11356Side A, Etched
ABC 11358Side A, Etched
AMP 45-11356Side A, Label
AMP 45-11358Side B, Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 AMP 11356-1N JR MTSide A - Stamped
45 AMP 11358-1N A MT1Side B - Stamped
45AMP 11356Label A-Side
45AMP 11358Label B-Side
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ampar MK-355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1963- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 501
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320 039 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Ampar MK-355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 501First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Philips 320 039 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Netherlands | ABC-Paramount AP 22.151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Ampar MK-355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Norway | Karusell KFF-501First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 501First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10423First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10423First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton 4-1157-R / ABC-Paramount 4-1157-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sparton 4-1157-R7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 320 039 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Folk Singer2:51
- BCount On Me2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Folk Singer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Folk Singer are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The Folk Singer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-10423.
How do I tell if my copy of The Folk Singer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-10423, POP 1138, MK-355, KFF 501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMP-11356 and AMP-11358. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Folk Singer 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.
