Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201.068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Edwin Hawkins SingersBlowin' In The Wind
Vinyl pressings
Blowin' In The Wind
by Edwin Hawkins Singers · 1969
12 pressings8 countriesGospelFunk / Soul
Blowin' In The Wind 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Blowin' In The Wind
9 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5299Label Side A
BUD 5300Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 610.051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records LL-2325-DA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records H 610 049Buddah Records H 610.049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
163 111matrix a-side label
163 112matrix b-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Buddah Records 610.051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Buddah Records 201.068First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2325-DAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2325-DAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610 049 / Buddah Records H 610.049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610.049First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Norway | Buddah Records 201.068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 145First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 0017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 581 / PGP RTB S 53581 Bu7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Buddah Records 20 11 0067", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ABlowin In The Wind2:55
- BListen To The Rain3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blowin' In The Wind are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blowin' In The Wind are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Blowin' In The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, US, France, Japan and more. One of them is Buddah Records 201.068.
How do I tell if my copy of Blowin' In The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 201.068, BDA 145, 610.051, LL-2325-DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blowin' In 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.
