UK
October 1, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 906 A-1U-1-1- 1 D TOWNHOUSE DMM DSide A runout, stamped / etched
Vinyl pressings
When The Wind Blows
by David Bowie · 1986
24 pressings11 countriesSoundtrackPop RockRockPop
When The Wind Blows was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 When The Wind Blows
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 906
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 906 A-1U-1-1- 1 DRunout Side A [Stamped]
VS 906 A-1U-1-1-!! 1 DRunout Side B [Stamped]
VS 906 A-1U-1-3- X1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DRunout Side A, Variant 2
VS 906 B-1U-1-3- X1 DRunout Side B, Variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 906 12Virgin VS 906/12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 90612 A IU-1-1-:. 1 D Townhouse DMMRunout Side A
VS 90612 B IU-1-1-: 1 D Townhouse DMMRunout Side B
VS 906 12 ALabel Side A
VS 906 12 BLabel Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSS 906
- Format
- 7", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSB 906-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 90612 A-1U-1-1-Side A runout, stamped
VS 90612 B-1U-1-1-Side B runout, stamped
TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A & B runout, etched
VSB 906-12ASide A label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSDJ 90612
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VS 90612 A-1 U-1-1- 0Side A Stamped
VS 90612 B-1 U-1-1- 0Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 906 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 613-213 / Virgin 608 613First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 613 / Virgin 108 613-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 009067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 009066First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Virgin 108 613 / Virgin 108 613-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Greece | Virgin VG 2074 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 147First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45210First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9019First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9019First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin EMI 07VA-1055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Virgin 505439First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Virgin VS 696First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhen The Wind Blows
- BWhen The Wind Blows (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When The Wind Blows are there?
24 vinyl pressings of When The Wind Blows are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was When The Wind Blows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Japan, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 906, released October 1, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of When The Wind Blows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 906, VS 906 12, VSS 906, VSB 906-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 906 A-1U-1-1- 1 D TOWNHOUSE DMM D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When The Wind Blows 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.
