American III: Solitary Man vinyl value
Johnny Cash — American III: Solitary Man: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 American Recordings | 0600753441701 | Europe | Reissue, 180 gram | $37–$42 |
| 2014 American Recordings | B0019197-01 | US | Reissue, 180 gram | from $30 |
| 2019 American Recordings | 0600753441701 | Europe | Reissue, 180 gram | $37–$42 |
| 2022 American Recordings | 0600753441701 | Europe | — | $37–$42 |
| Undated American Recordings | B0019197-01 | Canada | Reissue, 180g | from $30 |
| Undated American Recordings | 0600753441701 | Europe | Reissue | $37–$42 |
9 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Columbia | COL 500986 1 | Europe | — |
| 2000 American Recordings | C 69691 | US | — |
| 2001 Columbia | COL 500986 0 | Europe | — |
| 2006 American Recordings | 5101-12794-1 | UK | Reissue |
| 2007 American Recordings | 5101-12794-1 | UK | Reissue |
| 2009 Music On Vinyl | MOVLP009 | Europe | Reissue, 180 Gr. |
| 2013 American Recordings | 500986 0 | UK & Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release |
| 2013 American Recordings | 500 986 0 | UK & Europe | Reissue, Unofficial Release |
| Undated Columbia | COL 500986 0 | Europe | Unofficial Release |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
19 pressings tracked, 15 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 2000 US pressing it reads “OASIS DISC MASTERING AL-69691-1A [signature] DCBQS” on side one and “OASIS DISC MASTERING BL-69691-1B [signature] DCBQS” on side two. Sleeves migrate between copies over the years; the etching stays with the record.
- 3
Grade the condition. Condition multiplies the price: near mint can bring several times what a VG copy does. Vinyl and sleeve get separate grades; the scale is in our grading guide.
Discs and jackets part ways over the decades: a 2000 sleeve proves nothing about the record inside it. The runout etching and the label decide the pressing; the cover never does.
Questions
Which pressing of American III: Solitary Man is worth the most?
The 2000 originals lead. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 2000 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 2000 US pressing the runout reads “OASIS DISC MASTERING AL-69691-1A [signature] DCBQS”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is American III: Solitary Man worth today?
Sellers ask from $30 for the pressings we track; for the 2014 0600753441701 the median ask is $40 over 10 listings (eBay, Nov 5, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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