US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 37569
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-37569-1A COLUMBIA NYRunout side A, stamped
P BL-37569-1A COLUMBIA NYRunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Farewell Song
by Janis Joplin · 1982
41 pressings16 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Farewell Song 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 Farewell Song
28 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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
- Columbia PC 37569
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-37569-1C o \T G COLUMBIA NY 2 A JANOSRunout side A
P BL-37569-1D o \T G COLUMBIA NY 3 ARunout side B
P BL-37569-1C /T 0 COLUMBIA NYRunout side 2, Variant 1
P AL-37569-1D /T 0 COLUMBIA NYRunout side 1, Variant 1
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 37569
- Format
- LP, Album · CX Encoded
- Runout / matrix
P C CXAL-37569-1A G COLUMBIA NY VStamped Side A
P C CXBL-37569-1B G COLUMBIA NY VStamped Side B
CXAL 537569Label Side A
CXBL 537569Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 37569
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrolton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(FXAP) AL 37569-G|B G1 DMSide A runout
(FXAP) BL 37569-G|B G1Side B runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 37569
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(FXAP) AL 37569-G/B G1 A4Runout side A hand-etched, variant 1
(FXAP) AL 37569-G/B G1 A4Runout side B hand-etched, variant 1
(FXAP) AL 37569-GIB G1 C1Runout side A hand-etched, variant 2
(FXAP) P BL 37569-GIA G1 A4 IRunout side B hand-etched, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 37569
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(HXAP) P o AL-37569-G1ASide A Etched
(HXAP) P BL-37569 -G1ASide B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Columbia SK237714LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS SBP 237714First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS SBP 237714First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia PC 37569First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Colombia | CBS 14-1568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBS 85354 / CBS 85354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | CBS CBS 85354 / CBS 85354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Israel | CBS 85354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS 85354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2277First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS COL 40014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS S 85354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS 85354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Columbia PC 37569LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3415 / Columbia MOVLP3415LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3415 / Columbia MOVLP3415LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 138521 / Discos CBS 138.521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | CBS 138521 / Discos CBS 138.521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS 32793 / CBS CBS 32793LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Columbia 32793 / Columbia CBS 32793LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 37569LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 37569LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tell Mama5:43
- A2Magic Of Love2:52
- A3Misery'n4:12
- A4One Night Stand3:04
- A5Harry0:56
- B1Raise Your Hand3:40
- B2Farewell Song4:35
- Medley
- B4Catch Me Daddy4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Farewell Song are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Farewell Song are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1982 and 2023.
When was Farewell Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia PC 37569.
How do I tell if my copy of Farewell Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 37569, PC67669, CBS 85354, SBP 237714) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL-37569-1A COLUMBIA NY and P BL-37569-1A COLUMBIA NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Farewell Song 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.
