US
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Winley Records 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W-242A LW-11523AA-Side Runout Etching
W-242B LW -11523AB-Side Runout Etching
The JestersThe Wind
Vinyl pressings
The Wind
by The Jesters · 1960
13 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesDoo WopBalladRock
The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Wind
6 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year. 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
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Winley Records 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Winley Records 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W-242A [MT] LW -11523AA-Side Runout Etching
W-242B [MT] LW -11523AB-Side Runout Etching
242 AA-Side Label
242 BB-Side Label
US
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Winley Records 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Premier Albums Pressing
- Runout / matrix
242-ALabel A
242-BLabel B
L-117-A W-242A ☆ Ψ LW -11523ADeadwax A
L-117-B ☆ W-242B LW Ψ -11523ADeadwax B
US
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Winley Records 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L-117-A W-242A LW-11523AA-Side Runout Etching
L-117-B W-242B LW -11523AB-Side Runout Etching
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Winley Records 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L-117-A W-242A (trident symbol) LW-11523A (stamped)BA side runout
L-117-B W-242B LW (trident symbol) -11523A (stamped)BB side runout
242-AA side label
242-BB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Winley Records 242First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Winley Records 242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Winley Records 242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Winley Records 242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Winley Records 242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Winley Records 242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Oldies 45 OL 1797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 10237", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1177", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL. 10237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1177", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1177", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Wind
- BSally Green
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wind are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Wind are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1960 and 1964.
When was The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Winley Records 242, released May 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W-242A LW-11523A and W-242B LW -11523A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wind 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.