US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 908 SDCommand RS 908-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Tony MottolaGuitar U.S.A.
Vinyl pressings
Guitar U.S.A.
by Tony Mottola · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazzRock
Guitar U.S.A. was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Guitar U.S.A.
2 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 908 SDSparton RS 908 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SIDE A: RS 908 SDA 2SS
SIDE B: RS 908 SDB 2SS
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Command RS 908 SD / Sparton RS 908 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command RS 908-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Command 299 022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Command RS 33-908LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command RS 908-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command RS 908-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command RS 908-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command SMAS-90977LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command RS 908-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Command RS 908 SD / Command SMAS-90977LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Please2:40
- A2Mame2:07
- A3Yesterday1:54
- A4San Antonio Rose2:44
- A5Lost In The Stars3:40
- A6Spanish Flea2:31
- B1The Shadow Of Your Smile3:23
- B2I Can't Get No Satisfaction2:37
- B3Your Cheatin' Heart2:53
- B4Lemon Tree2:31
- B5Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)3:13
- B6Guitar U.S.A.2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitar U.S.A. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Guitar U.S.A. are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1972.
When was Guitar U.S.A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Command RS 908 SD.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitar U.S.A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 908 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 Guitar U.S.A. 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.
