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Bob Dylan – The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
1963 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 4, 2026
- MMint
- $437
- NMNear Mint
- $391
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $299
- VGVery Good
- $207
- G+Good Plus
- $115
- GGood
- $69
- FFair
- $46
- PPoor
- $23
18 copies listed on Discogs from $51.33.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- x"Lp" 58717XLP-58717-3B P oXLP-58717-3L P oXLP-58717-3A P oXLP-58717-3L o ♢XLP-58717-3K | | | | | | | | P oXLP-58717-3D P oXLP-58717-3AB | P 2 C o
- Runout — side B
- x"Lp" 58718XLP-58718-2A P oXLP-58718-2B P oXLP-58718-2H P oXLP-58718-2F | | | P oXLP-58718-2AB | P 4 D o
- Other
- 6(Fabrication code, back liner)
- Pressing Plant ID
- P(Runout stamp)
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Printed By
- Imperial Packing Co., Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Bob Dylan
- Style
- Folk
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CL 1986
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Blowin' In The Wind
- A2Girl From The North Country
- A3Masters Of War
- A4Down The Highway
- A5Bob Dylan's Blues
- A6A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
- B1Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
- B2Bob Dylan's Dream
- B3Oxford Town
- B4Talking World War III Blues
- B5Corrina, Corrina
- B6Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance
- B7I Shall Be Free
- Producer [Produced By]
- John Hammond
- Photography By [Cover Photo]
- Don Hunstein
About this record
The Pitman pressing plant stamp—marked "P o" in the dead wax—distinguishes this 1963 Columbia first pressing from later reissues and import variants. Mono copies on the red "2-Eye" label with "Guaranteed High Fidelity" at bottom command steep prices: a Mint copy reaches 437.00 USD, while even Fair condition copies trade at 46.00 USD.
The liner notes contain a documented error, crediting session musicians (Bruce Langhorne, George Barnes, Dick Wellstood, Gene Ramey, and Herb Lovelle) who did not perform on the album—a quirk that does not affect value but marks authenticity of the pressing.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this 1963 original. A Mint copy is valued at 437.00 USD, dropping to 391.00 USD in Near Mint, 299.00 USD in VG+, and 207.00 USD in VG.
Even Poor copies hold 23.00 USD. With only 13 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 25.79 USD, supply is tight relative to the 5895 collectors actively seeking it against 7176 who own one.
The original US Columbia pressing (CL 1986) commands premiums over the 1972 Mozambique CBS reissue (ASF 1717) and modern Music On Vinyl (2010) and Columbia reissue (2018) variants. The Pitman plant attribution and red "2-Eye" label are the primary identifiers of the first pressing; later reissues lack these markers and trade significantly lower.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number CL 1986 (Mono) on the spine and label. The dead wax should read either x"Lp" 58717 or x"Lp" 58718 on side one, with the corresponding XLP-58717-3B or XLP-58718-2A on side two; the critical marker is the "P o" stamp denoting Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman.
The label itself must be red with the Columbia eye logo and "Guaranteed High Fidelity" printed at the bottom—not the later black label or reissue variants. The back cover should display a "6" fabrication code.
Some originals carry a hype sticker promoting "Blowin' In The Wind." Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint shows no play wear; Near Mint has minimal hairline marks; VG+ permits light surface marks audible only on quiet passages; VG allows visible wear but playback remains clear. The liner notes credit five musicians in error, a known quirk of this pressing that aids verification.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Mono first pressing on Columbia red "2-Eye" labels with "Guaranteed High Fidelity" at bottom.
"P" stamped in runouts denotes Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, pressing. Remainder of runouts mostly stamped, plating hashes etched.
Back liner variation, with "6" fabrication code, and both Monaural (CL 1986) and Stereo (CS 8786) catalog numbers.
Some copies with hype sticker: Singing His Sensational Hit "Blowin' In The Wind"
The liner notes mistakenly credit the following musicians on track B1: Bruce Langhorne (guitar), George Barnes (bass guitar), Dick Wellstood (piano), Gene Ramey (bass), and Herb Lovelle (drums).
© Columbia Records 1963
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell a 1963 Pitman pressing from a later reissue?
Check the dead wax for the "P o" stamp—this indicates Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman. The label must be red with the Columbia eye logo and "Guaranteed High Fidelity" at bottom. Later reissues (1972 Mozambique CBS, 2010 Music On Vinyl, 2018 Columbia) have different label designs, catalogue numbers, and pressing plant markings. The 1963 original is catalogued CL 1986 (Mono) or CS 8786 (Stereo).
What is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 299.00 USD according to the price guide. This represents a record with light surface marks that do not significantly affect playback. The spread from Mint (437.00 USD) down to VG+ (299.00 USD) reflects the steep premium collectors place on near-perfect condition for this 1963 original.
Why do the liner notes credit musicians who didn't play on the album?
The back cover mistakenly attributes Bruce Langhorne, George Barnes, Dick Wellstood, Gene Ramey, and Herb Lovelle to track B1. This is a known error of the 1963 pressing and does not diminish its value or authenticity—it is actually a verification point for the genuine first pressing. Reissues may or may not reproduce this error.
What is the lowest price I might find this record listed at?
The lowest current asking price is 25.79 USD, though this likely represents a Poor or Fair condition copy. With only 13 copies for sale, availability is limited. A VG copy typically sells around 207.00 USD, while anything in collectible condition (VG+ or better) ranges from 299.00 USD to 437.00 USD depending on grade.
Does this pressing have a barcode?
No. The 1963 Columbia first pressing does not carry a barcode. Barcodes were not standard on vinyl until the 1970s. The absence of a barcode on the back cover is consistent with authentic 1963 originals and distinguishes them from later reissues, which typically include UPC codes.