US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(Etched 1): 0 SUB A WBS 49184 XCA-8982-S JW1 #1
(Etched 2): 0 WBS-19184 XCA-8983 RE1-S JW1 #4
Vinyl pressings
Ride Like The Wind
by Christopher Cross · 1979
36 pressings20 countriesSoft RockVocalDiscoRock
Ride Like The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ride Like The Wind
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Barbados | Warner Bros. Records WBS 491847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 16.1577", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 491847", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 491847", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 45-800277", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA-10935- / Warner Bros. Records CA-109357", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA-109357", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | France | Warner Bros. Records 17 5827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 17582 / Warner Bros. Records WB 17582Ⓝ7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 175827", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 175827", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records PS-10097", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records G-23077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17582 / Warner Bros. Records WB.17.5827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17582 / Warner Bros. Records WB.17.5827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records PRO 3377", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ride Like The Wind
- B1Minstrel Gigolo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride Like The Wind are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Ride Like The Wind are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Ride Like The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WBS 49184.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride Like The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBS 49184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Etched 1): 0 SUB A WBS 49184 XCA-8982-S JW1 #1 and (Etched 2): 0 WBS-19184 XCA-8983 RE1-S JW1 #4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ride Like 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.
