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Johnny Cash – Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
1970 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- XSM 151431XSM 151432P o XSM151431-1D D3P o XSM151432-1E C1P o XSM151431-1D A5P o XSM151432-2A C3D 2 P 0 XSM151431-1DP O XSM151432-1E C 4P o XSM151431-1D D5o XSM151432-2B P D3
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Mastered At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Printed By
- Shorewood Packaging
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Record Company
- CBS Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Johnny Cash
- Style
- Country
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- KCS 9943
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Southwind
- A2The Devil To Pay
- A3'Cause I Love You
- A4See Ruby Fall
- A5Route # 1, Box 144
- A6Sing A Traveling Song
- B1If I Were A Carpenter
- B2To Beat The Devil
- B3Blistered
- B4Wrinkled, Crinkled, Wadded Dollar Bill
- B5I've Got A Thing About Trains
- B6Jesus Was A Carpenter
- Producer, Liner Notes
- Bob Johnston
- Engineer
- Charlie Bragg
- Photography By [Cover Photo]
- Joel Baldwin
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax with the plant code 'P' and matrix strings XSM 151431 and XSM 151432, this 1970 Columbia pressing came from the Pitman plant and carries a Unipak cover. The price floor sits at 2.61 USD across 71 active listings, yet a Mint copy commands 24.03 USD — a steep climb that reflects how condition dominates the secondary market for this title.
What drives its value
Hello, I'm Johnny Cash trades on condition almost exclusively. A Mint copy reaches 24.03 USD, while Near Mint settles at 21.50 USD; the drop to VG+ is sharper, landing at 16.45 USD, and VG copies trade for 11.39 USD.
The gap between Mint and VG is substantial, signaling that wear and surface noise carry real penalty here. With 71 copies for sale and a lowest asking price of 2.61 USD, supply is steady but fragmented across grades.
Demand is modest: 316 collectors want it against 4,669 who own one, a ratio that keeps prices moderate. The Canadian pressing (same catalogue KCS 9943) exists as an alternative, though US Pitman pressings are the original issue.
Community rating of 4.08 across 191 votes suggests solid but not exceptional collector regard.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number KCS 9943 on the spine and label, and verify the Pitman plant attribution via the 'P' stamp in the runout groove — paired with matrix codes XSM 151431 (Side A) and XSM 151432 (Side B). The runout will also show the lacquer-cut codes (1D on Side A, 1E on Side B) and pressing sequence marks (C1, D3).
Label credits read 'Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three' at the bottom under the song listing. The cover is a Unipak (single-panel gatefold), and the cover photo is credited to Look Magazine.
No barcode appears on this pressing. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for seam splits or foxing; play-test to assess surface noise in quiet passages.
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Release notes
Pressed by as indicated by 'P' stamped in runout. Unipak cover.
Label credits "Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three" at bottom, under song listing.
The selections are BMI except where noted B3 (ASCAP)
Cover photo / Look Magazine /
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this pressing in different conditions?
Mint copies are priced at 24.03 USD, Near Mint at 21.50 USD, VG+ at 16.45 USD, and VG at 11.39 USD. These are guide estimates; actual sales vary. The lowest asking price observed is 2.61 USD, typically for heavily played or damaged copies.
How do I confirm I have the Pitman pressing and not the Canadian variant?
Check the runout groove for the 'P' stamp, which indicates Pitman pressing. The matrix codes will read XSM 151431 and XSM 151432. Both the US and Canadian pressings share catalogue KCS 9943, so the dead-wax plant code is the definitive marker.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1970 US pressing. A Canadian pressing with the same catalogue number also exists from 1970. Later reissues would carry different catalogue numbers or plant codes.
How many copies are currently for sale, and what does that tell me about availability?
71 copies are listed for sale across the market. This indicates steady availability, though prices span from 2.61 USD to 24.03 USD depending on condition, so finding a specific grade may require patience.
What does the community rating mean for this album?
The rating is 4.08 out of 5 across 191 votes, indicating consistent but not exceptional appeal. With 4,669 collectors owning it and only 316 actively seeking one, it is a common title in collections rather than a chase record.