US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner ZS8 4274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS8-4274-3-AF SSRunout Side A
ZS8-4274-1-AF SRunout Side B
STERLINGStamped Both Sides
KansasDust In The Wind
Vinyl pressings
Dust In The Wind
by Kansas · 1977
34 pressings17 countriesAcousticPop RockRock
Dust In The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Dust In The Wind
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner ZS8 4274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZS8-4274-1-AA STERLINGA runout
p ZS8-4274-3-AA STERLINGB runout
ZS8 4274-1A label
ZS8 4274-3B label
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner 06SP-216Kirshner 06SP 216(KS)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Mexico
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic SC-71637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Peru
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CSR 0999
- Format
- 7", Single
Philippines
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony S 1165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 1165E ARunout area A side
S 1165E BRunout area B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 11895First year7", Single, Mispress | 7", Single, Mispress |
| 1977 | Germany | Kirshner KIR S 6205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Kirshner 06SP-216 / Kirshner 06SP 216(KS)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Kirshner 06SP-216 / Kirshner 06SP 216(KS)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic SC-71637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Peru | CBS CSR 0999First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Philippines | CBS/Sony S 1165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Kirshner ZS8 4274First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Kirshner ZS8 4274First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ES 278 / Kirshner ES 2787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ES 278 / Kirshner ES 2787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Kirshner ZS8 42747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Kirshner KIR 62057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Kirshner KIR 6205 / Kirshner KIR S 62057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Kirshner KIR 6205 / Kirshner KIR S 62057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Kirshner ZS8 42747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADust In The Wind3:26
- BParadox3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dust In The Wind are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Dust In The Wind are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Dust In The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Japan, Mexico, Peru and more. One of them is Kirshner ZS8 4274.
How do I tell if my copy of Dust In The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 4274, 06SP-216, SC-71637, CSR 0999) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZS8-4274-3-AF SS and ZS8-4274-1-AF S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dust 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.
