Vinyl pressings
by Bob Dylan · 1969
Nashville Skyline was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
36 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 19 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.
XSM139756-1B 0 C3Side A runout, variant 1, etched
XSM139757-1E 0 C3Side B runout, variant 1, stamped
XSM139756-1B B6 0Side A runout, variant 2, etched
XSM139757-1E 22 C8Side B runout, variant 2, stamped
XSM139756-1H T X I VRunout A, variant 1
XSM139757-1H T X I V BRunout B, variant 1
o XSM139756-1H TRunout A, variant 2
o XSM139757-1H TRunout B, variant 2
XSM 139756-1B E 0 3 PSide A runout, variant 1
XSM139575-1L 3 P 0Side B runout, variant 1
o XSM139756-1G PSide A runout, variant 2
o XSM139757-1F PSide B runout, variant 2
Ƨ o XSM139756-1B C6Variation 1, runout side A
o XSM139757-1E \ Ƨ B5Variation 1, runout side B
o XSM139756-1B ƧƧ C3Variation 2, runout side A
o XSM139757-1E Ƨ A1Variation 2, runout side B
XSM139756-1K KCS 9825 [Block-shaped S] 12Side A runout, variant 1
XSM139757-1AB KCS 9825 [Block-shaped S] 12Side B runout, variant 1
XSM139756-1K KCS-9825 [Block-shaped S] 11Side A runout, variant 2
XSM139757-1AA KCS-9825 [Block-shaped S] 11Side B runout, variant 2
o XSM139756-1H 1 T A C4Side A runout
o XSM139757-1H 1 T B8Side B runout
XSM 139756Side A label
XSM 139757Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS SBP-233669 / CBS SBP 233669First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Brazil | CBS 37616First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Europe | CBS S 63601 / CBS KCS 9825First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Europe | CBS S 63 601First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Europe | CBS S 63 601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | CBS S 63601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS S 63 601First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Greece | CBS SBPG 63601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | India | CBS KCS 9825 / CBS KCS. 9825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Israel | CBS 63601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | CBS 19045 / CBS 19.045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Argentina | CBS 9045 / CBS 9.045LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Austria | CBS 92 214 / SR International 92 214LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | Chile | CBS KCS 9825LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 92 214 / SR International 92 214LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | Mexico | CBS CL 5299LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5299LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS S 63601 / CBS S-63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS S 63601LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 63601LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | Columbia KCS 9825LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS 63601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS 63601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia KCS 9825LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Portugal | CBS 63 601 / CBS CBS 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1596 / CBS/Sony HC-49825LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia HC 49825LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | CBS S 63601 / Suzy S 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Columbia PC 9825LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Columbia PC 9825LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Columbia PC 9825LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS 32675LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | CBS 32675LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | CBS 32675LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | Simply Vinyl S125036 / Columbia 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2007 | US | Columbia LP 5124 / Sundazed LP 5124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2009 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 071 / Columbia 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2009 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 071LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP660LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Columbia KCS 9825 / Legacy 88875146321LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2015 | Europe | Columbia KCS 9825 / Legacy 19439797561LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-424 / Columbia MFSL 2-42412", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2019 | Italy | Columbia / Sony MusicLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Columbia KCS 9825 / Sony Music KCS 9825LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-424 / Columbia MFSL 2-42412", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | US | Legacy KCS 9825 / Columbia KCS 9825LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233669LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233669LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233669 / CBS SBP-233669LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233669LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233669LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia WKCS 9825LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Columbia KCS 9825LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 63 601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS 32675LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 63 601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 63 601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 63 601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 63 601 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS 32675 / CBS S 63601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Columbia COL 32675LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
155 vinyl pressings of Nashville Skyline are listed here, from 31 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia KCS 9825, released April 9, 1969.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KCS 9825, S 63601, M 63601, 63601) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM139756-1B 0 C3 and XSM139757-1E 0 C3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
