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Marty Robbins – Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
1959 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Feb 23, 2026
- MMint
- $33.42
- NMNear Mint
- $29.90
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $22.86
- VGVery Good
- $15.83
- G+Good Plus
- $8.79
- GGood
- $5.28
- FFair
- $3.52
- PPoor
- $1.76
2 copies listed on Discogs from $42.50.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- x"Lp" 47133XLP47133-1L TDI
- Runout — side B
- x"Lp" 47134XLP47134-1H TDI
- Other
- 3(Rear sleeve fabricator code)
- Printed By
- Modern Album Finishing Co.
Specifications
- Artist
- Marty Robbins
- Style
- Country
- Year
- 1959
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CL 1349
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Big Iron
- A2Cool Water
- A3Billy The Kid
- A4A Hundred And Sixty Acres
- A5They're Hanging Me Tonight
- A6Strawberry Roan
- B1El Paso
- B2In The Valley
- B3The Master's Call
- B4Running Gun
- B5Down In The Little Green Valley
- B6Utah Carol
- Photography By
- Don Cravens
About this record
The dead-wax matrix on this 1959 Columbia pressing reads either x"Lp" 47133 or x"Lp" 47134, depending on which side you examine—a detail that separates this US original from its Canadian counterpart. Columbia's "six eye" label design and the fabricator code "3" stamped on the rear sleeve bottom-right confirm the pressing plant and domestic origin.
A spelling error—"Balads" instead of "Ballads"—appears on the A side label, a quirk that distinguishes this particular pressing variant.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this 1959 mono pressing. A Mint copy commands 33.42 USD, while a VG+ example settles at 22.86 USD and a VG copy at 15.83 USD—a steep drop that reflects how vinyl age and play history dominate collector valuation.
Only 2 copies currently list for sale, with the lowest asking price at 42.5 USD, suggesting scarcity relative to demand. The community snapshot shows 5162 collectors own this title against 2512 who want it, indicating strong foundational interest but limited turnover.
As the original US pressing rather than the Canadian variant, this CL 1349 holds its value premium among reissues and foreign editions.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number CL 1349 on the spine and front cover. Examine the dead-wax runout: either x"Lp" 47133 (side one) or x"Lp" 47134 (side two) indicates this US pressing; the extended matrix codes XLP47133-1L TDI and XLP47134-1H TDI on later pressings differ.
The label itself should display Columbia's distinctive "six eye" design—six small circles arranged around the center hole, a hallmark of early 1959 pressings. Check the rear sleeve bottom-right corner for the fabricator code "3", which confirms the domestic pressing plant.
The A side label will show the misspelling "Balads" rather than the correct "Ballads". The album is mono, 12 tracks, and lacks a barcode.
Grade by examining groove condition, label gloss, and sleeve wear; the 1959 pressing date means most copies show some surface aging.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Similar to 19984468, however, "Balads" is misspelled on (at a minimum) the A side label.
Columbia "six eye" labels.
Printed by denoted by fabricator code "3" printed on rear sleeve at the bottom-right.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1959 US pressing from the Canadian version?
Both carry catalogue number CL 1349, but the dead-wax matrix differs. This US pressing shows x"Lp" 47133 or x"Lp" 47134 in the runout, while the Canadian variant uses different matrix codes. The fabricator code "3" on the rear sleeve bottom-right confirms US origin. The "six eye" label design and the "Balads" misspelling on the A side are also specific to this pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 22.86 USD. This represents a significant step down from a Mint copy at 33.42 USD, reflecting how even light play and minor surface marks reduce value on a 1959 pressing. The estimate is current as of the guide's last update.
Why is the asking price 42.5 USD when the guide says VG+ is 22.86 USD?
Only 2 copies are currently for sale, and the lowest asking price of 42.5 USD likely reflects a seller's premium or a higher-grade copy. The price guide figures are estimates based on recent sales; active listings often exceed guide values when supply is tight. Condition and rarity of available stock drive the gap.
What does the "Balads" misspelling tell me?
The misspelling of "Ballads" as "Balads" on the A side label is a known variant of this pressing and confirms you hold the correct pressing. It appears on at least the A side label and serves as a quick visual identifier when examining the record in hand or in photographs.
Is this pressing rare?
With 5162 collectors owning it and 2512 wanting it, this is a well-distributed title rather than a scarcity. However, only 2 copies list for sale at any given moment, suggesting that owners hold their copies and few enter the market. The 1959 pressing date and mono format mean most copies show age-related wear, making higher-grade examples harder to find.