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Jim Reeves – The Country Side Of Jim Reeves
1962 · USA & Canada · RCA Camden · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $4.60
- NMNear Mint
- $4.12
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.15
- VGVery Good
- $2.18
- G+Good Plus
- $1.21
- GGood
- $0.73
- FFair
- $0.48
- PPoor
- $0.24
63 copies listed on Discogs from $0.90.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €3ref VA-7AB75Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands
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Specifications
- Artist
- Jim Reeves
- Style
- Country
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- RCA Camden
- Catalog number
- CAS-686
- Country
- USA & Canada
Tracklist
- A1A Railroad Bum
- A2Blue Side Of Lonesome
- A3Waitin' For A Train
- A4I Won't Forget You
- A5My Lips Are Sealed
- B1Most Of The Time
- B2When Two Worlds Collide
- B3Yonder Comes A Sucker
- B4A Fallen Star
- B5Highway To Nowhere
- Producer
- Chet Atkins
- Engineer [Recording]
- Bill Porter
- Written-By
- Jim Reeves
About this record
RCA Camden's CAS-686 pressing from 1962 sits at the bottom of Jim Reeves' discography by design—a budget reissue line that explains why 63 copies are currently for sale yet only 19 collectors actively want it. The stereo LP contains 10 tracks of country material, but the Camden imprint's lower production standards and modest retail positioning have kept even Mint copies at 4.60 USD, a fraction of what original RCA pressings command.
Demand-to-supply ratio of 19 want against 965 who own one signals this is a deep-catalog item rather than a sought pressing.
What drives its value
The price gradient from Mint at 4.60 USD down to Poor at 0.24 USD reflects Camden's economy positioning and the record's modest collector priority. A VG+ copy trades around 3.15 USD, while VG drops to 2.18 USD—a steep fall that penalizes wear on a budget pressing where original mastering and pressing quality were already compromised.
The lowest asking price of 0.9 USD across 63 active listings undercuts even the Poor grade estimate, indicating bulk-lot or clearance pricing dominates the market. The 965 have against 19 want shows this 1962 stereo album is a common holding; its value depends entirely on condition and buyer intent rather than rarity.
Original RCA pressings of Reeves' work command multiples of these Camden figures, making country-of-origin and label identity the primary value drivers.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the RCA Camden label imprint and catalogue number CAS-686 on the front cover and label. The 1962 date appears on the label; verify it is a stereo pressing by checking the label designation and inner groove area.
No barcode was applied to this edition, so absence of a UPC is correct. The 10-track configuration is fixed; count them against the label listing to rule out variant pressings.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: Mint (4.60 USD) means unplayed condition with no audible surface defects; NM (4.12 USD) allows only light handling marks; VG+ (3.15 USD) shows light play with minimal noise between tracks; VG (2.18 USD) exhibits clear surface noise and light scratches. Camden pressings of this era used thinner vinyl and softer pressings than mainline RCA, so even lightly played copies often show groove wear.
Inspect the dead wax for any matrix or plant code, though Camden budget pressings rarely carried detailed runout information.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
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Frequently asked
What is this record worth in VG+ condition?
A VG+ copy of CAS-686 is estimated at 3.15 USD according to the price guide. This grade allows light play marks and minimal surface noise but no audible defects between tracks. The 63 active listings show most sellers price below this estimate, often at the 0.9 USD floor, indicating actual market value lags the guide.
How does the Camden pressing compare to the original RCA release?
Camden was RCA's budget reissue line, typically pressed on thinner vinyl with softer stampers than mainline RCA releases. CAS-686 from 1962 represents a secondary market edition; original RCA pressings of Reeves' work command substantially higher prices. The catalogue number prefix (CAS- vs. LSP- or LPM-) identifies this as the economy version.
Why are there 63 copies for sale but only 19 collectors want it?
The 965 collectors who own this record far exceed the 19 seeking it, indicating saturation in the used market. Camden pressings were pressed in high volume for discount retail channels, making them common holdings. The low want-to-have ratio (19 to 965) reflects its status as a filler item rather than a target acquisition.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
Mint is listed at 4.60 USD and VG at 2.18 USD. The gap reflects how quickly condition degrades value on a budget pressing; Camden's softer vinyl and pressing quality mean even light play produces audible surface noise that drops a copy from Mint to VG territory.
Should I buy this record if I find it for 0.9 USD?
At 0.9 USD, this pressing is priced at or below the Poor grade estimate of 0.24 USD, suggesting heavy wear, warping, or bulk-lot pricing. If you collect Jim Reeves or 1962 country pressings, the risk is minimal; if you seek playable condition, inspect it first. The 3.3 rating from 33 community reviews suggests moderate satisfaction with the album's content, not the pressing quality.