Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2286
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Wilf CarterThe Best Of Wilf Carter
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Wilf Carter
by Wilf Carter · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of Wilf Carter was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Best Of Wilf Carter
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Camden CAS-2286First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2286LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1976 | New Zealand | RCA Camden CAS-2286 / RCA CAS 2286LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | RCA Camden CL-50017LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS - 2286 / RCA Camden CAS-2286LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAS-2286LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Pickwick CAS-2286 / Camden CAS-2286LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAS-2286LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAS-2286 / Pickwick CAS-2286LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Camden CAS-2286LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It's All Over Now2:53
- A2I'm Gonna Ride To Heaven On A Streamlined Train3:13
- A3In The Big Rock Candy Mountain2:25
- A4Blue Canadian Rockies2:44
- A5Rocking Alone In An Old Rocking Chair2:41
- B1Yellow Rose Of Texas3:05
- B2Goodnight Irene2:36
- B3I Miss My Swiss2:34
- B4Chime Bells2:24
- B5When It's Apple Blossom Time In Annapolis Valley2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Wilf Carter are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Wilf Carter are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1981.
When was The Best Of Wilf Carter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Canada. One of them is RCA Camden CAS-2286.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Wilf Carter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS-2286) 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 The Best Of Wilf Carter 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.