Austria
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
24 Made In Austria 2 ℗1968 K8 ◊Z 00 059240 ARunout A, stamped
24 Made In Austria 2 ℗1968 K8 ◊Z 00 059240 BRunout B, stamped
The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAll Along The Watchtower / Can You See Me
Vinyl pressings
All Along The Watchtower / Can You See Me
by The Jimi Hendrix Experience · 1968
16 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRock
All Along The Watchtower was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 All Along The Watchtower
13 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 240Polydor 59240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z C 00 059240 ARunout side A, stamped, variant 1
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z 00 059240 B KRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z E 00 059240 ARunout side A, stamped, variant 2
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z E 00 059240 BRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59240Polydor 59 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z E 00 059240 AA side runout, variant 1
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z E 00 059240 BB side runout, variant 1
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z A 1 00 059240 AA side runout, variant 2
1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇Z A 1 00 059240 BB side runout, variant 2
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59240Polydor 59 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 Ⓟ 1968 K8 ◇Z - 00 059240 AA Side Runout (stamped)
1 Ⓟ 1968 K8 ◇Z 00 059240 B [ed. Also what looks a bit like an inverted "N"]B Side Runout (stamped)
59 240 AA Side Label
59 240 BB Side Label
Greece
1968- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NH-59240-A 520 30-10-68Side A, runout, etched
NH-59240-B 520 30-10-68Side B, runout, etched
NH 59 240 ASide A, label
NH 59 240 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Austria | Polydor 59 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 59 240 / Polydor 59240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 59240 / Polydor 59 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 59240 / Polydor 59 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 59240 / Polydor 59 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Greece | International Polydor Production 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Polydor 59240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Polydor 604025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Scandinavia | Polydor 59 240 / Polydor 59240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Scandinavia | Polydor 59 240 / Polydor 59240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Singapore | Polydor 59240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Polydor 60041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Yugoslavia | Polydor S 53530 Pol / PGP RTB S 53530 PolFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | Polydor DP-16057", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Polydor DP-16057", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 252477", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AAll Along The Watchtower
- BCan You See Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All Along The Watchtower are there?
16 vinyl pressings of All Along The Watchtower are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was All Along The Watchtower first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 59 240.
How do I tell if my copy of All Along The Watchtower is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 59 240, 59240, 269, 604025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 24 Made In Austria 2 ℗1968 K8 ◊Z 00 059240 A and 24 Made In Austria 2 ℗1968 K8 ◊Z 00 059240 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is All Along The Watchtower 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.
