US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 823-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album
Tony MottolaFolk Songs
Vinyl pressings
Folk Songs
by Tony Mottola · 1961
15 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Folk Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Folk Songs
6 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33-823
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 823 SDCommand RS 823-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 823 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS 823 S.D.-ASide A Album Label
RS 823 S.D.-BSide B Album Label
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 823-SD
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command 298 020
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
298 020 A ; 21-A 3 C ; P 17 ; Made in GermanySide A runout, stamped
298 020 B ; 21 A 3 B ; P 17 ; Made in GermanySide B runout, stamped
In the runout on both sides a long row of numbers are crossed with large X'sAddition Side A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Command RS 823-SDFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Europe | Command 298 020First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Command RS 823-S.D.First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Command RS 33-823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Command RS 823 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | South Africa | Command RS 823 SDLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Command RS 823 SDLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823-S.D.LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823 S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823-S.D.LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823 S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Command RS 823 SD / Command RS 823-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records HA-Z 2386LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Wayfaring Stranger3:30
- A2Skip To My Lou1:57
- A3Stephen Foster Medley3:20
- A4Careless Love2:15
- A5He's Gone Away3:00
- A6Buffalo Gals1:41
- B1Kemo Kimo1:46
- B2Clementine2:17
- B3Spiritual Medley2:40
- B4On Top Of Old Smokey3:09
- B5Love Songs Medley3:15
- B6Good Night Irene2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folk Songs are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Folk Songs are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1972.
When was Folk Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Europe. One of them is Command RS 823-S.D..
How do I tell if my copy of Folk Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 823-S.D., RS 33-823, RS 823 SD, RS 823-SD) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Folk Songs 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.
