UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCALP 6053
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
RCALP 6053 A-1U-1-2-2
RCALP 6053 B-1U-1+2-0
James GalwayThe Wayward Wind
Vinyl pressings
The Wayward Wind
by James Galway · 1982
11 pressings10 countriesCelticFolkWorld& Country
The Wayward Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Wayward Wind
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA AFL1-4222
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1 4222
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal AFL1-4222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AFL1 4222 A #2Side A
AFL1 4222 B 4Side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal AFL1-4222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Cinram
- Runout / matrix
AFL1 4222 A #3 (CR) GSide A
AFL1 4222 B 4 (CR) GSide B
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 70118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA APL1 4222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA Red Seal AFL1-4222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA Red Seal AFL1-4222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | RCA PL 70118First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PL 14222First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Ireland | RCA RCALP 6053First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Israel | RCA Victor AFL1-4222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | RCA RCALP 6053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | RCA RCALP 6053First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCALP 6053First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | US | RCA AFL1-4222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Homecoming
- A2Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
- A3Duelin' Banjos
- A4Shenandoah
- A5Montana Skies
- A6Piper, Piper
- B1The Wayward Wind
- B2Winter Sunset
- B3Drifter
- B4Smoky Pines
- B5Shaman (Medicine Man)
- B6Dreams
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wayward Wind are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Wayward Wind are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The Wayward Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA RCALP 6053.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wayward Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCALP 6053, AFL1-4222, APL1 4222, PL 70118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCALP 6053 A-1U-1-2-2 and RCALP 6053 B-1U-1+2-0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wayward 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.
