US
June 1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7262
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732857 PRMatrix Side A
ST-A-732858 PRMatrix Side B
ST-A-732857A AT/GP PRRunout Side A
ST-A-732858-A AT/GP PRRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Shotgun Willie
by Willie Nelson · 1973
27 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Shotgun Willie was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Shotgun Willie
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
June 1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7262
- Format
- LP, Album · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732857AA AT/GP MR Δ18006(1) PRRunout side A
ST-A-732858-AA ̷A̷ AT/GP MR Δ18006-X(1) PRRunout side B
ST-A-732857-MOLabel side A
ST-A-732858-MOLabel side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7262
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-732857RIMatrix Side A
ST-A-732858RIMatrix Side B
ST-A-732857AAA-I AT/GP PRRunout Side A
ST-A-732858-AAA-I AT/GP PRRunout Side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7262
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7262
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic SD 7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic SD 7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SW-95548 / Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | AtlanticLP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Atlantic R1 7262 / Rhino Vinyl R1 7262LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2009 | US | Atlantic R1 7262 / Rhino Vinyl R1 7262LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2009 | US | Atlantic R1 7262 / Rhino Vinyl R1 7262LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2009 | Europe | Atlantic 8122-79863-8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Atlantic RCV1 649775 / Atlantic 081227891428LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition |
| 2023 | Europe | Atlantic 081227819057 / Rhino Records R1 725672LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Record Store Day | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Record Store Day |
| 2023 | USA & Canada | Atlantic R1 725672 / Rhino Records R1 725672LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, All Media, Record Store Day, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, All Media, Record Store Day, Remastered |
| 2024 | US | Analogue Productions AAPSA 045-45 / Atlantic SD 726212", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2024 | US | Atlantic SD 7262 / Analogue Productions APA 045-4512", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Atlantic 670.9362 / Atlantic 01318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 7262LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Shotgun Willie2:41
- A2Whiskey River4:02
- A3Sad Songs And Waltzes3:06
- A4Local Memory2:18
- A5Slow Down Old World2:49
- A6Stay All Night (Stay A Little Longer)2:32
- B1Devil In A Sleepin' Bag2:38
- B2She's Not For You3:12
- B3Bubbles In My Beer2:32
- B4You Look Like The Devil3:28
- B5So Much To Do3:06
- B6A Song For You4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shotgun Willie are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Shotgun Willie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was Shotgun Willie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 7262, released June 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Shotgun Willie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 7262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-732857 PR and ST-A-732858 PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shotgun Willie 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.
