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Johnny Cash – Ride This Train
1960 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 12, 2026
- MMint
- $64.25
- NMNear Mint
- $57.49
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $43.96
- VGVery Good
- $30.44
- G+Good Plus
- $16.91
- GGood
- $10.15
- FFair
- $6.76
- PPoor
- $3.38
22 copies listed on Discogs from $2.58.
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
- $55.55ref VA-F894AMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- XLP49660-1G -- VXLP49661-1D BJD
- Rights society
- BMI
Specifications
- Artist
- Johnny Cash
- Style
- Country, Dialogue
- Year
- 1960
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CL 1464
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Loading Coal4:57
- A2Slow Rider4:01
- A3Lumberjack3:04
- A4Dorraine Of Ponchartrain4:53
- B1Going To Memphis4:24
- B2When Papa Played The Dobro2:55
- B3Boss Jack3:58
- B4Old Doc Brown4:12
About this record
The runout matrix XLP49660-1G and XLP49661-1D BJD identify this as the original 1960 Columbia pressing, not a later reissue. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 190 collectors want it against 944 who own one, yet only 22 copies circulate for sale at any moment.
The price spread from Mint (64.25 USD) down to Poor (3.38 USD) reflects how steeply condition governs value on this mono LP. The release included a printed insert with text by Tex Ritter and Merle Travis, a detail absent from the identical reissue 14604631.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of Ride This Train commands 64.25 USD, while NM drops to 57.49 USD and VG+ settles at 43.96 USD—a steep cliff that rewards careful storage. The VG grade holds at 30.44 USD, marking the threshold where play wear becomes visible.
Only 22 copies are listed for sale across all platforms, yet 944 collectors own one, suggesting most are off-market in personal collections. The want-to-have ratio of 190 to 944 indicates steady but not frenzied demand.
The lowest asking price sits at 2.58 USD, a floor price that reflects heavily damaged stock. The 8-track mono format and the printed Tex Ritter and Merle Travis insert distinguish the original CL 1464 from its reissue counterpart 14604631, justifying the premium for verified first pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the original pressing by the catalogue number CL 1464 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runouts must read XLP49660-1G on side one and XLP49661-1D BJD on side two; these suffixes are the definitive marker separating this from reissue 14604631.
The label is Columbia mono, printed in black and red. The 8 tracks include spoken-word segments and country songs.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: a Mint copy (64.25 USD) shows no play; NM (57.49 USD) allows only light dust; VG+ (43.96 USD) permits light crackle on quiet passages; VG (30.44 USD) shows audible surface noise but lyrics remain clear. Check the printed insert for Tex Ritter's text about the concept and Merle Travis's biographical note—its presence confirms the original pressing.
Warp and warping are common on 1960 Columbia stock; a flat, quiet copy in VG+ or better is genuinely scarce.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
A Stirring Travelogue of America in Song and Story Released included a printed insert with text by Tex Ritter about "Ride This Train" and text by Merle Travis titled "Johnny Cash"
Identical to 14604631 aside from the additional suffixes in runouts listed here.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this original pressing from the reissue 14604631?
The runout matrix is the only reliable method. Original CL 1464 pressings carry XLP49660-1G on side one and XLP49661-1D BJD on side two. The reissue 14604631 omits the suffixes in the runouts. Additionally, the original includes a printed insert with text by Tex Ritter and Merle Travis; the reissue may lack this insert or print it differently. Always inspect the dead wax under strong light before purchase.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 43.96 USD. This grade allows light surface noise on quiet passages but no skips or locked grooves. At this condition level, the insert should be present and legible, though it may show minor foxing or edge wear. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update.
Why is there such a large price gap between Mint and VG?
Mint (64.25 USD) versus VG (30.44 USD) reflects the rarity of unplayed copies. Most 1960 Columbia pressings were played; finding one with no groove wear or surface noise is uncommon. The mono format and dialogue-heavy content mean even light crackle becomes noticeable during quiet spoken passages. Collectors of Cash's narrative concept albums prize pristine pressings because the storytelling suffers audibly under noise.
How many copies are actually available to buy right now?
Only 22 copies are listed for sale across all major platforms. The lowest asking price is 2.58 USD, but that reflects heavily damaged stock. Meanwhile, 944 collectors own one, meaning the vast majority are in personal collections and not for sale. This scarcity of active listings, combined with 190 collectors actively seeking it, creates upward pressure on asking prices for decent copies.
Should I buy a Poor or Fair copy to save money?
A Poor copy costs 3.38 USD and a Fair copy 6.76 USD, but both will have severe surface noise and possible skips that obscure the Tex Ritter and Merle Travis narration. The dialogue-driven format makes this album particularly sensitive to damage; you lose the narrative thread at these grades. A VG copy at 30.44 USD is the practical minimum for enjoying the concept intact, and the 56 community ratings (averaging 4.09) suggest listeners value the storytelling quality.