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Bob Dylan – Desire vinyl cover

Data as of Jun 16, 2026

Bob DylanDesire

1976 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo

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Pressing identification

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Runout — side A
AL 33893-3C
Runout — side B
BL 33893-2B
Label Code
AL 33893(Side A label)
Label Code
BL 33893(Side B label)
Manufactured By
CBS Inc.

Specifications

Artist
Bob Dylan
Genre
Rock
Style
Folk Rock
Year
1976
Label
Columbia
Catalog number
PC 33893
Country
US

Tracklist

  1. A1Hurricane8:33
  2. A2Isis6:58
  3. A3Mozambique3:00
  4. A4One More Cup Of Coffee3:43
  5. A5Oh, Sister4:05
  6. B1Joey11:05
  7. B2Romance In Durango5:50
  8. B3Black Diamond Bay7:30
  9. B4Sara5:29
Producer [This Record Could Have Been Produced By]
Don DeVito
Mastered By [Mastering]
Stan Kalina
Engineer
Don Meehan
Written-By
Bob Dylan
Written-By
Jacques Levy
Artwork [Collage]
Carl Barile

About this record

Stamped in the dead wax, the runout AL 33893-3C and BL 33893-2B identify this 1976 US pressing of Bob Dylan's Desire as produced at the CBS Inc. plant. With 1500 collectors owning this Columbia LP and 215 currently seeking it, the demand for this stereo folk rock album remains strong.

Its catalogue number PC 33893 distinguishes it from other editions.

What drives its value

The price spread for this pressing ranges from Mint to VG condition, with collectors paying a premium for near-perfect copies. The community indicates 1500 owners and 215 active wanters, showing a robust market.

As a 1976 US original pressing on Columbia, its value surpasses many reissues or foreign editions. The presence of the specific matrix runouts AL 33893-3C and BL 33893-2B adds verification confidence, impacting pricing.

How to appraise this pressing

Confirm this pressing by locating the catalogue number PC 33893 on the Columbia label and inspecting the dead wax for the matrix runouts AL 33893-3C on side A and BL 33893-2B on side B. The pressing plant CBS Inc. is a key identifier for the US release in 1976.

Grading should emphasize the vinyl's surface and label condition, as the community rating of 4.47 from 38 ratings reflects collector satisfaction with quality examples.

Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.

Listen

Hear the album before you buy.

Bob Dylan - Isis (Official Audio)
Bob Dylan - Sara (Official Audio)
Bob Dylan - Black Diamond Bay (Official Audio)
Bob Dylan - Hurricane (Official Audio)
Bob Dylan - Desire (Full Album)

Official videos via YouTube.

Frequently asked

How can I verify this is the original 1976 US pressing?

Check for the catalogue number PC 33893 on the Columbia label and confirm the dead wax matrix runouts AL 33893-3C and BL 33893-2B, which mark the CBS Inc. pressing plant.

What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?

The price guide lists a VG+ copy value, providing an estimate collectors use as of the latest update, but exact figures depend on condition within the VG+ range.

How many collectors currently own this pressing?

The community data shows 1500 collectors have this 1976 US pressing of Desire.

What is the demand level for this pressing?

There are 215 active wanters, indicating strong demand relative to the 1500 owners in the community.

How does the pressing plant affect value?

The CBS Inc. pressing plant is tied to the original 1976 US release, and collectors often prefer this over reissues, impacting desirability and price.

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