US
July 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9349
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 XSM-114239-1AA Runout Etching
T 2 XSM-114240-B1B Runout Etching
Vinyl pressings
Fifth Dimension
by The Byrds · 1966
80 pressings14 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Fifth Dimension was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Fifth Dimension
28 pressings came out in 1966, 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
July 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2549
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-114237 1CSide A runout etched, variant 1
XLP-114238 1CSide B runout etched, variant 1
XLP-114237 1DSide A runout etched, variant 2
XLP-114238 1DSide B runout etched, variant 2
US
July 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9349
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM-114239-1D. p oSide A, variant 1
XSM-114240-1D. p oSide B, variant 1
XSM-114240-IC.Side B, variant 2
XSM 11439Side A Label
US
July 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9349
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ.1 XSM-114239 1F o(Side 1) Etched
Ƨ.1 XSM-114240 1E o(Side 2) Etched
US
July 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9349
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM-114239-1A A IIII TA-side runout, variant 1
o XSM-114240-1B. A III TB-side runout, variant 1
o XSM-114239-1B. TA-side runout, variant 2
o XSM-114240-1B. T A IIIII II IB-side runout, variant 2
US
July 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9349
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A o XSM-114239-1A oVar 1: A-side runout, etched
XSM-114240-1H AVar 1: B-side runout, stamped
o XSM - 114239 1BVar 3: Side A runout, stamped
o XSM - 114240 1BVar 3: Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 80 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | CBS BP233363First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | CBS SBP 233363First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CL 2549First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CS 9349First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | CBS S 62 783 / CBS S 62783First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | CBS 62783First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | CBS BP-473317First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6957 / CBS ALD.6957First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | CBS SBPG 62783First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | CBS SBPG 62783First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9349 / Columbia CL 2549First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL2549First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2549First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | CBS S62783First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9349First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Europe | CBS S 62783LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50267LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | CBS 62783 / CBS SBPG 62783LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia CS 9349 / Columbia CL 2549LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-257LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 62783LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia PC 9349 / Columbia CL 2549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS LSP 15398 / Productos Especiales CBS LSP 15398LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS 32284 / CBS CBS 32284 (PR)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | BGO Records BGOLP106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1998 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 0047 / Columbia 62783LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1998 | US | Simply Vinyl SVLP 0047LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5199LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP501 / Columbia MOVLP501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5199 / Columbia P95982LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2015 | Italy | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Friday Music FRM-9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Friday Music FRM-9349 / Columbia 88875015591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Friday Music FRM-9349 / Columbia 88875015591LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Friday Music FRM-9349 / Columbia 88875015591LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Italy | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP501 / Columbia MOVLP501LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233363LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32284 / CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 62 783 / CBS S 62783LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | CBS/Sony CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS 32284 / CBS CBS 32284 (PR)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS SBPG 62783 / CBS 62783LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32284LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 9349 / Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Misprint, Repress | LP, Album, Misprint, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia 9349 / Columbia CL 2549LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A15 D (Fifth Dimension)2:32
- A2Wild Mountain Thyme2:29
- A3Mr. Spaceman2:08
- A4I See You2:31
- A5What's Happening?!?!2:30
- A6I Come And Stand At Every Door3:01
- B1Eight Miles High3:35
- B2Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)2:08
- B3Captain Soul2:35
- B4John Riley2:57
- B52-4-2 Fox Trot (The Lear Jet Song)2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fifth Dimension are there?
80 vinyl pressings of Fifth Dimension are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1966 and 2026.
When was Fifth Dimension first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9349, released July 18, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Fifth Dimension is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9349, CL 2549, CL2549, 62783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 1 XSM-114239-1A and T 2 XSM-114240-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fifth Dimension 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.
