US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3086
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-1725 WS-10 tPlwsDeDuAnD ◈-P-◈ISide A Etched [◈-P-◈ Stamped]
MCA-1726 WS-3 dplWOODLAND ◈-P-◈Side A Etched
Conway TwittyCross Winds
Vinyl pressings
Cross Winds
by Conway Twitty · 1979
10 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Cross Winds 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 Cross Winds
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3086
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-1725 WS-6 dp/Woodland pis 回-G-回 1Side 1 Runout
MCA-1726 WS-1 dp/woodland FLC 回-G-回 2Side 2 Runout
MCA 1725Side 1 Label
MCA 1726Side 2 Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3086
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-1725 WS-6 dp/Woodland pis ⧈-G-⧈Side 1 Runout
MCA-1726 WS-1 dp/woodland FLC ⧈-G-⧈Side 2 Runout
MCA 1725Side 1 Label
MCA 1726Side 2 Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3086
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-1725 WS-12 SP I I WoodlandSide A Etched
MCA-1726 WS-6 SP Woodland I ISide A Etched
UK
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCF.3038 A1 (Etched)Side A runout
MCF.3038 B1 (Etched)Side B runout
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3086
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA-3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-928LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Take It Away3:40
- A2Heavy Tears2:31
- A3Love Comin' Down3:17
- A4I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head3:55
- A5Happy Birthday Darlin'2:50
- B1I May Never Get To Heaven2:47
- B2Grand Ole Blues4:10
- B3Draggin' Chains2:43
- B4If You Can't Write The Music2:44
- B5Did We Have To Come This Far (To Say Goodbye)2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cross Winds are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cross Winds are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Cross Winds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-3086.
How do I tell if my copy of Cross Winds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-3086, MCF 3038, MCA 3086, ML 4290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-1725 WS-10 tPlwsDeDuAnD ◈-P-◈I and MCA-1726 WS-3 dplWOODLAND ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cross Winds 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.
