Belgium
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5.475
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCM9-6815/1Runout side A
MSCM9-6816/1Runout side B
MSCM 6815Label side A
MSCM 6815Label side B
Roy OrbisonBorne On The Wind / What'd I Say
Vinyl pressings
Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say
by Roy Orbison · 1964
14 pressings11 countriesRock
Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say 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 Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say
13 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9845London American Recordings HLU 9845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM-6815-1T B I KT 1Runout, side A, variant 1
45-MSCM-6816-1T B I KT 1Runout, side B, variant 1
45-MSCM-6815-1T BA KT 1Runout, side A, variant 2
45-MSCM-6816-1T BM KT 1Runout, side B, variant 2
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9845London American Recordings HLU 9845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-2178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM6815 7XLON2188A Side, Etched
45-MSCM6816 7XLON2189B Side, Etched
45-MSCM6815A Side Label
7XLON2188A Side Label
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 9845London American Recordings HLU 9845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Hong Kong
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9845London American Recordings HLU 9845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM-6815-ITA side runout stamped
45-MSCM-6816-IT 1B side runout stamped
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | London Records HL-2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Belgium | London Records 5.475First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | London Records HL 9845 / London American Recordings HLU 9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Hong Kong | London Records HLU 9845 / London American Recordings HLU 9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Italy | London Records HL 9845 / London Records 45-HL 9845First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records HIT-350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3112 / London American Recordings FLX 3112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FLX 3112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-U.889First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | London Records HL 9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | London Records HLU 9845 / London American Recordings HLU 9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLU 9845 / London American Recordings HLU 9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLU 9845 / London American Recordings HLU 9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | London Records 45-GL 70857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABorne On The Wind
- BWhat'd I Say
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Belgium, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is London Records 5.475.
How do I tell if my copy of Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5.475, HLU 9845, HL-2178, HL 9845) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSCM9-6815/1 and MSCM9-6816/1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Borne On The Wind / What'd I Say 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.
