US
October 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The ByrdsBallad Of Easy Rider
Vinyl pressings
Ballad Of Easy Rider
by The Byrds · 1969
25 pressings13 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Ballad Of Easy Rider was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Ballad Of Easy Rider
21 pressings came out in 1969, 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
December 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
December 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP150959-2B T11Runout side A
ZSP152216-1D T11Runout side B
ZSP 150959-2Label side A
ZSP 152216Label side B
US
December 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4-44990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 152216Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44990Columbia JZSP 152216
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44990
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221705First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia 4-44990First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4590First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4590 UFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Israel | CBS 4590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4590 / CBS 4-44990First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4590 / CBS 4-44990First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461270First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Portugal | CBS 4575First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44990 / Columbia JZSP 152216First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44990First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44990First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | CBS 336387", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | CBS 45907", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 820367", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 222267", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABallad Of Easy Rider2:03
- BI Wasn't Born To Follow2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballad Of Easy Rider are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Ballad Of Easy Rider are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Ballad Of Easy Rider first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Columbia 4-44990, released October 1, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballad Of Easy Rider is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-44990, BA-221705, 4590, 4590 U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballad Of Easy Rider 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.
