US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39531
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P PAL-39531 1A "DOC" WallySide A runout etched
P PBL-39531 1B "BLACKIE" WallySide B runout etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A&B runout stamped
AL 39531Side A label
Willie NelsonMusic From Songwriter
Vinyl pressings
Music From Songwriter
by Willie Nelson · 1984
11 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackCountryFolkWorld
Music From Songwriter was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Music From Songwriter
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39531
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-39531 1G G1 "DOC" Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout, variant 1
PBL-39531 1H "BLACKIE" Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL G1Side B runout, variant 1
PAL-39531 1E M G2 "DOC" Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL B4Side A runout, variant 2
PBL-39531 1E D G2 "BLACKIE" Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL B1Side B runout, variant 2
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 8060
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39531
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 70255
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-39531-HOL "DOC" WallySide A, etched
A NL 01_70255_2A_1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A, stamped
PBL-39531-HOL "BLACKIE" WallySide B, etched
A NL 01_70255_1B_1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B, stamped
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 70255
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-39531-HOL "DOC" WallySide A [Etched]
A NL 01-70255-1A-1 Mastered By CapitolSide A [Stamped]
PBL-39531-HOL "BLACKIE" WallySide B [Etched]
A NL 01-70255-1B-1 Mastered By CapitolSide B [Stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 8060First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 8060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia FC 39531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 70255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 70255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3031First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | US | Columbia FC 39531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Columbia FC 39531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2968LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2968LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Doc's Side (Willie)
- A1How Do You Feel About Foolin' Around2:43
- A2Songwriter3:04
- A3Who'll Buy My Memories3:31
- A4Write Your Own Songs3:16
- A5Nobody Said It Was Going To Be Easy2:28
- A6Good Times3:37
- Blackie's Side (Kris)
- B1Eye Of The Storm3:13
- B2Crossing The Border5:11
- B3Down To Her Socks2:51
- B4Under The Gun6:18
- B5The Final Attraction3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music From Songwriter are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Music From Songwriter are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Music From Songwriter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia FC 39531.
How do I tell if my copy of Music From Songwriter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 39531, SBP 8060, CBS 70255, CYA 1026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P PAL-39531 1A "DOC" Wally and P PBL-39531 1B "BLACKIE" Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music From Songwriter 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.
