US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2580
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-2580 T1 40051-2-1 >Side A runout etched
BS-2580 T1 40052-2-1 >Side B runout etched
Tony Joe WhiteThe Train I'm On
Vinyl pressings
The Train I'm On
by Tony Joe White · 1972
13 pressings9 countriesBlues RockSouthern RockRockFunk / Soul
The Train I'm On 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 The Train I'm On
12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2580
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-2580 A 40051-1B BHSide A runout, var. 1
BS-2580 B 40052-1A BHSide B runout, var. 1
XS \ BS-2580 A . 40051-1B BHSide A runout, var. 2
BS-2580 B . 40052. 1ASide B runout, var. 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2580
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\ BS-2580 A 40051-1B BHSide A runout etched
S\ BS-2580 B 40052-1A BHSide B runout etched
S40051Side A label
S40052Side B label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K46147 K 46147
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K46147-A1Side 1
K46147-B1Side 2
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2580
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A MX165693 BS-2580-1Side A, etched
A MX165694 BS-2580-2Side B, etched
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2580
- Format
- LP, Album · Kinney
- Runout / matrix
BS-2580A GT. ACRRunout, Side A
BS-2580B ACR GT.Runout, Side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Warner Bros. Records 46.147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 46 147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 46 147First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records B-WBS- 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K46147 K 46147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3679LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1I've Got A Thing About You Baby2:39
- A2The Family3:27
- A3If I Ever Saw A Good Thing3:12
- A4Beouf River Road3:18
- A5The Train I'm On3:08
- A6Even Trolls Love Rock And Roll5:02
- B1As The Crow Flies3:45
- B2Take Time To Love2:58
- B3300 Pounds Of Hongry2:41
- B4The Migrant3:53
- B5Sidewalk Hobo4:08
- B6The Gospel Singer3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Train I'm On are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Train I'm On are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was The Train I'm On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2580.
How do I tell if my copy of The Train I'm On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2580, K46147 K 46147, 46.147, WB 46 147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS-2580 T1 40051-2-1 > and BS-2580 T1 40052-2-1 >. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Train I'm On 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.
