US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T2563
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1< 2563-F3Side A - etched
2 *Side A stamped
T-2< 2563-F3Side B - etched
1 *Side B stamped
Wayne NewtonThe Old Rugged Cross
Vinyl pressings
The Old Rugged Cross
by Wayne Newton · 1966
12 pressings4 countriesReligiousBalladGospelPop
The Old Rugged Cross 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 The Old Rugged Cross
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2563Capitol Records ST-2563
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2563
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2563
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2563-W2Side A - etched
ST2-2563-W3Side B - etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2563Capitol Records ST-2563
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2563Capitol Records T-2563
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2563-T3#2 [IAM logo]Variant 1
T2-2563-G2 [IAM logo]Variant 1
ST-1-2563-B2#2 [IAM logo]Variant 2
ST-2-2563-A1#2 [IAM logo]Variant 2
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2563First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2563 / Capitol Records ST-2563First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T2563First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2563 / Capitol Records ST-2563First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST-2563First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST-2563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2563 / Capitol Records ST-2563First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2563 / Capitol Records T-2563First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2563 / Capitol Records ST-2563First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | USA & Canada | Capitol Records ST 2563First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SENC.10050 / Capitol Records SENC-10050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2563LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Old Rugged Cross2:46
- A2It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)3:00
- A3Somebody Bigger Than You Or I1:47
- A4Who At My Door Is Standing3:07
- A5The Gifts Of God2:37
- A6Whispering Hope3:42
- B1Just A Closer Walk With Thee2:50
- B2What A Friend We Have In Jesus3:23
- B3Rock Of Ages3:01
- B4Take My Hand, Precious Lord2:20
- B5The Power Of Prayer2:40
- B6The Lord's Prayer2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Old Rugged Cross are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Old Rugged Cross are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Old Rugged Cross first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, USA & Canada. One of them is Capitol Records T2563.
How do I tell if my copy of The Old Rugged Cross is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T2563, ST 2563, ST-2563, T 2563) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T-1< 2563-F3 and 2 *. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Old Rugged Cross 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.
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