Japan
1964- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BR-1487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Red
- Runout / matrix
E-12960Side A
FX-13153Side B
Peter, Paul & MaryBlowin' In The Wind / Puff (The Magic Dragon)
Vinyl pressings
Blowin' In The Wind / Puff (The Magic Dragon)
by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1964
22 pressings5 countriesVocalFolkPop RockRock
Blowin' In The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Blowin' In The Wind
2 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1964- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BR-1487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-12960Side A
FX-13153Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-1487First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-1487First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 161127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 161127", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 161127", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 71017", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records GS 451617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WB 71017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 71017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WB 71017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 112 / Warner Bros. Records WB 161127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 112 / Warner Bros. Records WB 161127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-26167" | 7" |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records BR-14877", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 71017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 71017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 71017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 71017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 71017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 71017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records GWB 71017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABlowin' In The Wind2:53
- AAPuff (The Magic Dragon)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blowin' In The Wind are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Blowin' In The Wind are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1986.
When was Blowin' In The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Japan. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BR-1487.
How do I tell if my copy of Blowin' In The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR-1487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-12960 and FX-13153. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blowin' 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.
