Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2907 048
- Format
- LP, Album
Jon English(The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind
Vinyl pressings
(The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind
by Jon English · 1978
14 pressings12 countriesSoundtrackContemporaryFolkClassical
(The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2907 048
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX189607 2907048-1Stamped Runout Side A
△ MX189608-B 2907 048-2Stamped Runout Side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2907 048
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX189607 2907048-1Machine Stamped Runout
MX189608 2907 048-2Machine Stamped Runout
MX189607Label Side 1
MX189608Label Side 2
Denmark
1978- Label and catalog number
- Frituna FRLP-157 D
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FRLP-157 A3 2 7 ARunout side A
FRLP-157 B1 CRunout side B
FRLP-157 ALabel side A in parentheses
FRLP-157 BLabel side B in parentheses
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH 6.24495 ASStrand 6.24 495
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6. 24 495- 01- 1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
6. 24 495- 01- 2 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
Ireland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Frituna FRLP-157 I
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2907 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2907 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2907 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Denmark | Frituna FRLP-157 DFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH 6.24495 AS / Strand 6.24 495First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ireland | Frituna FRLP-157 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | Polydor 2907 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Frituna FRLP-157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Polydor 2907 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Norway | Frituna FRLP-157 NFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Release Records RR 1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | Trutone Music POLY 5521LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Frituna FRLP-157 F / Frituna FRLP-157LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Sweden | Frituna FRLP-157LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Against The Wind (Theme)2:32
- A2Seeds Of Fire (Sentencing And Transportation)5:59
- A3Unfinished Theme (Rum For Dignity)3:01
- A4Six Ribbons (The Courtship)2:04
- A5Mary's Theme4:00
- A6The March Of The Kings Of Laois3:51
- B1Waltz Theme (The Women Are Chosen)5:21
- B2Six Ribbons3:11
- B3Dinny And Ngilgi2:12
- B4Main Theme Major (The Wedding)3:17
- B5Death Or Liberty (The Castle Hill Rebellion And Consequences)8:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind are there?
14 vinyl pressings of (The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was (The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Polydor 2907 048.
How do I tell if my copy of (The Original Soundtrack) Against The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2907 048, FRLP-157 D, 6.24495 AS, FRLP-157 I) 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 (The Original Soundtrack) Against 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.