American Recordings vinyl value
Johnny Cash — American Recordings: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undated American Recordings | 200 RPM 502 | Europe | Reissue, Unofficial Release | $9–$15 |
| Undated American Recordings | 9 45520-2 | UK & Europe | Unofficial Release, Blue | $9–$15 |
10 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 American Recordings | 74321 23685 1 | Europe | — |
| 1994 American Recordings | 9-45520-1 | US | — |
| 2006 American Recordings | 5101-12792-1 | UK | Reissue, 180g |
| 2007 American Recordings | 5101-12792-1 | Europe | Reissue, 180 g |
| 2010 American Recordings | 9 45520-1 | US | Unofficial Release, Green |
| 2014 American Recordings | 0600753441695 | Europe | Reissue, 180 gram |
| 2014 American Recordings | B0019195-01 | US | Reissue, 180 gram |
| 2018 American Recordings | 0600753441695 | Europe | Reissue, 180 Gram |
| Undated American Recordings | 0600753441695 | Europe | Reissue, 180 Gram |
| Undated American Recordings | 9 45520-1 | US | Unofficial Release |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
13 pressings tracked, 12 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 1994 US pressing it reads “1-45520-A-SR3-DMM SP1-1, RB - Precision” on side one and “1-45520-B-SR2-DMM” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 1994 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of American Recordings is worth the most?
The 1994 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 1994 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 1994 US pressing the runout reads “1-45520-A-SR3-DMM SP1-1, RB - Precision”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is American Recordings worth today?
Sellers typically ask $9 to $15 for the pressings we track; for the null 200 RPM 502 the median ask is $9 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 21, 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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