US
1964- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records L-1014HiFi Records L 1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L-1014-A-D1A
L-1014-B-D1B
Arthur LymanBlowin' In The Wind
Vinyl pressings
Blowin' In The Wind
by Arthur Lyman · 1964
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningPacificJazzPop
Blowin' In The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Blowin' In The Wind
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records SL-1014HiFi Records L 1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records SL-1014HiFi Records L 1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion SAV-H 8054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records SL-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records L-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | HiFi Records SL-1014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | HiFi Records L-1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Sparton L 1014 / HiFi Records L 1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Sparton SL 1014 / HiFi Records L 1014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Vocalion LAEM 6058 / Vocalion LAEM.6058First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Vocalion SAV-H 8054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | HiFi Records L-1014 / HiFi Records L 1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | HiFi Records SL-1014 / HiFi Records L 1014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | HiFi Records SL-1014 / HiFi Records L 1014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Vocalion VA-H 8054LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Erre LPR-2061LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | HiFi Records SL-1014 / HiFi Records L 1014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Railroad (Bossa Nova)2:40
- A2Blowin' In The Wind2:05
- A3Eden's Island2:05
- A4Arri Rang2:10
- A5He's Gone Away2:41
- A6Arthur's Line1:40
- B1Brazilleros (Bossa Nova)2:40
- B2My Colouring Book3:50
- B3Watermelon Man2:30
- B4Fantasia Mexicana3:55
- B5Sweet Someone3:16
- B6Suzy's Waltz2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blowin' In The Wind are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blowin' In The Wind are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1981.
When was Blowin' In The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is HiFi Records L-1014.
How do I tell if my copy of Blowin' In The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L-1014, SL-1014, SAV-H 8054, L 1014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L-1014-A-D1 and L-1014-B-D1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blowin' In The Wind on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
