US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RPS-1396-VTN-1007-S #1Side A, etched
RPS-1396-VFL-0143-S #1Side B, etched
Neil YoungFour Strong Winds
Vinyl pressings
Four Strong Winds
by Neil Young · 1978
14 pressings9 countriesCountry RockClassic RockRock
Four Strong Winds 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 Four Strong Winds
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VTN 1007A label
VTN 1007SB label
UK
November 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 14493 / REP 3883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K 14493A-1 ALLENSide A
K 14493B-1Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 14493Reprise Records REP 3883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K.14493.A.1 ALLENSide A runout, variant 1
K.14493.B.1Side B runout, variant 1
K.14493.A.1 25 ∴ ALLENSide A runout, variant 2
K.14493.B.1 23 ∴Side B runout, variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX189419Label A Side
MX189420Label B Side
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VTN 1007 SSide A label
VFL 0143 SSide B label
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | Reprise Records K 14493First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Philippines | Reprise Records RR 15017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records Inc. WBS 306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Reprise Records K 14493 / Reprise Records REP 3883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Reprise Records RPS 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Reprise Records K 14493 / REP 3883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Reprise Records P-415R7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Reprise Records P-415R7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFour Strong Winds4:05
- BHuman Highway3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Strong Winds are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Four Strong Winds are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Four Strong Winds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Reprise Records RPS 1396.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Strong Winds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RPS 1396, K 14493 / REP 3883, K 14493, RR 15017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPS-1396-VTN-1007-S #1 and RPS-1396-VFL-0143-S #1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Strong Winds 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.
