US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Portrait JR 35610
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 35610 1DSide A etched
BL 35610 1HSide B etched
AL 35610
BL 35610
Paul WilliamsA Little On The Windy Side
Vinyl pressings
A Little On The Windy Side
by Paul Williams · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesChansonPop RockBalladRock
A Little On The Windy Side was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 A Little On The Windy Side
13 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Portrait JR 35610
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PAL 35610-1D I D 1-1Side A, runout
P PBL 35610-1G I 3 DSide B, runout
AL 35610Side A, label
BL 35610Side B, label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Portrait JR 35610
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T I PAL 35610-1F B 0 ISide A, runout
T I PBL 35610-1E Λ 13Side B, runout
AL 35610Side A, label
BL 35610Side B, label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Portrait JR 35610
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35610 - IDRun Outs, Side A
PBL 35610 - IHRun Outs, Side B
AL 35610
BL 35610
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Portrait S PRT 83197
- Format
- LP
Argentina
1979- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 47.153
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 35610Runout Side A
BL 35610Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Portrait 47.153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Portrait PR 33013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Portrait PR 33013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Portrait JR 35610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Portrait PRT 83197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Portrait JR 35610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Portrait PRT 40-83197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Portrait PLT 2302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Portrait S PRT 83197First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Portrait JR 35610First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Portrait JR 35610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Portrait JR 35610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Portrait JR 35610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Moonlight Becomes You2:55
- A2A Little On The Windy Side3:32
- A3Save Me A Dream3:17
- A4For Goodness Sake3:21
- A5Brand New Song4:07
- B1A Little More Like You3:03
- B2This Strange New Feeling3:39
- B3Here's Another Fine Mess3:00
- B4My Fair Share3:18
- B5For The Life Of Me3:03
- B6The Gift4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little On The Windy Side are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Little On The Windy Side are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was A Little On The Windy Side first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Portrait JR 35610.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little On The Windy Side is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JR 35610, S PRT 83197, 47.153, PR 33013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 35610 1D and BL 35610 1H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Little On The Windy Side 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.
