Vinyl pressings
by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band · 1980
Against The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 16 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.
S45-96569-A F-4 #4 ----◄ (longhorn) MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A, Etched, Stamped, Script
S45-95868-A F-3 #3 ----◄ (longhorn) MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A, Etched, Stamped, Script
S-96569AA-Side Label
S-96568B-Side Label
S45-96569-A F-5 (◁ ✲ ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A version 1
S45-95868 F-5 ✲ ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B version 1
S45-96569-A F-5. 2 ✲ ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A version 2
S45-95868 F-6. 1 ✲ ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B version 2
1-4863 S45-96569-A F-1#1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout side A
2-4863 S45-95868 F-1#1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout side B
S96569ALabel side A
S96568Label side B
PRO-9371Label A
S96569ALabel B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Capitol Records 1729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4863First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 86149First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records SDP-817First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | France | Capitol Records C 008 - 86149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-86 149 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-86 149First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 016-86 271 / EMI Electrola 1C 016-86 271First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Capitol Records 8421 / Capitol Records 33C 006-86187First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-86149First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-86149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4863First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.1665First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 006 86149 FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 684First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
27 vinyl pressings of Against The Wind are listed here, from 16 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4863.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4863, P-4863, CL 16143, CL 16174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-96569-A F-4 #4 ----◄ (longhorn) MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally and S45-95868-A F-3 #3 ----◄ (longhorn) MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally. 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.
