Ireland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mulligan LUN 013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LUN 013 A-1 O.D. PHILIPSide A runout etched
LUN 013 B-1 B-1 G.O.Side B runout etched
The Bothy BandOut Of The Wind Into The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Out Of The Wind Into The Sun
by The Bothy Band · 1977
12 pressings7 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
Out Of The Wind Into The Sun 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 Out Of The Wind Into The Sun
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Ireland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mulligan LUN 013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LUN 013 A-1 O.D. PHILIPSide A runout etched
LUN 013 B-1 B-1 G.O.Side B runout etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 456
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383456 A Δ(Δ tilted 180°) D 11 1Side A, runout, stamped
2383456 B Δ(Δ tilted 180°) 2 P 1 1 6Side B, runout, stamped
2383-456 ASide A, label
2383-456 BSide B, label
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2442 150
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POL 2442150 1Y 380 CIDISSide A runout
POL 2442150 2Y 380 CIDISSide B runout
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 456
- Format
- LP
UK & Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 456
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383456 A Δ(Δ tilted 180°) 2 11Runout Side A
2383456 B Δ(Δ tilted 180°) 2 PRunout Side B
2383-456 ASide A, label
2383-456 BSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2442 150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2383 456First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383 456First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK & Europe | Polydor 2383 456First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 456LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Green Linnet SIF 3013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Green Linnet SIF 3013LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Nature 0060.092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- The Morning Star
- A2The Maids Of Mitchelstown3:13
- Rip The Calico
- A4The Streets Of Derry (Derry Gaol)7:00
- The Pipe On The Hob
- B1The Sailor Boy5:11
- B2The Blackbird5:00
- B3The Strayaway Child4:52
- B4The Factory Girl5:08
- Slides
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Of The Wind Into The Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Out Of The Wind Into The Sun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1985.
When was Out Of The Wind Into The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Ireland, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mulligan LUN 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Of The Wind Into The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LUN 013, 2383 456, 2442 150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LUN 013 A-1 O.D. PHILIP and LUN 013 B-1 B-1 G.O.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Out Of The Wind Into The Sun 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.