Vinyl pressings
by The Byrds · 1965
Mr. Tambourine Man / I Knew I'd Want You was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
47 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 23 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.
p RZSP-72245-1HA-side runout etching - variant 1
RZSP-7226-1C 3B-side runout etching - variant 1
RZSP-72245-1FA-side runout stamp - variant 2
p RZSP-72246-1DB-side runout stamp - variant 2
RZSP-72245-1A TI IIIIIA side runout (variant 1)
RZSP-72246-1A TI IIIIIB side runout (variant 1)
RZSP-72245-1F 7A side runout, stamped (variant 2)
RZSP-72246-1A TIIIIIIIIIB side runout, stamped [except "TIIIIIIIII" etched] (variant 2)
RZSP-72245-1B SRunout A, variant 1
RZSP-72246-1B SRunout B, variant 1
RZSP-72245-1AC sSRunout A, variant 2
RZSP-72246-1B ISRunout B, variant 2
JRZSP-72245-1DRunout A, stamped
RZSP-72246-1CRunout B, stamped
RZSP 72245Label A
RZSP 72246Label B
RZSP 72245A
RZSP 72246B
RZSP-72245-1CRunout Side A, stamped
J RZSP-72245-1DRunout Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Argentina | CBS 321.400First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Australia | CBS BA-221182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Austria | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia 4-43271First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Chile | CBS SG497First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Denmark | CBS 1922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | CBS 1922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 1922First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Greece | CBS BA 301085First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | CBS 2017657", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A-13857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Quei Favolosi Anni '60 - Peace & Love 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1999 | Italy | Quei Favolosi Anni '60 - Peace & Love / CBS 19227", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 321.4007", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Bolivia | CBS 100357", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-43271 / CBS 1.9227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | CBS 19227", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Uruguay | CBS 321.4007", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
56 vinyl pressings of Mr. Tambourine Man / I Knew I'd Want You are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1965 and 1999.
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Brazil, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia 4-43271, released April 12, 1965.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-43271, 201765, 33392, LL-787-C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p RZSP-72245-1H and RZSP-7226-1C 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
