US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6354A
IM-6355B
The Love GenerationPlayin' On The Strings Of The Wind / Groovy Summertime
Vinyl pressings
Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind / Groovy Summertime
by The Love Generation · 1967
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 8 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6354A
IM-6355B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM-6354A
IM-6355B
Brazil
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor FC-55028
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IM. 66243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 15011A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Imperial 66243First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Brazil | RCA Victor FC-55028First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Liberty 15011AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Japan | Liberty LR-1765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Imperial IRK 1834First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | South Africa | Imperial IRS 99First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66243First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial 662437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APlayin' On The Strings Of The Wind2:27
- BGroovy Summertime2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Imperial 66243.
How do I tell if my copy of Playin' On The Strings Of The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66243, FC-55028, IM. 66243, 15011A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-6354 and IM-6355. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Playin' On The Strings Of 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.