Bob Dylan - John Wesley Harding - Vinyl record - 2nd pressing - 1970
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Bob Dylan, John Wesley Harding, 1970 United States 2nd pressing vinyl LP on Columbia (KCS 9604), in Mint & Sealed factory condition.
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General Information
Artist: Bob Dylan
Title: John Wesley Harding
Label: Columbia
Catalog number: KCS 9604
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Year: 1970
Country: USA
Edition: 2nd pressing
Genre: Folk Rock / Country Rock
Description
Released following a period of reclusion after his 1966 motorcycle accident, John Wesley Harding signaled a dramatic shift in Bob Dylan's musical direction. Moving away from the dense, surrealist "thin wild mercury sound" of his electric trilogy, Dylan embraced a stripped-back, acoustic-driven style infused with biblical imagery and country influences.
Recorded in Nashville in just three sessions with bassist Charlie McCoy and drummer Kenny Buttrey, the album features "All Along the Watchtower"—a track that would become legendary both through Dylan's performance and Jimi Hendrix's subsequent cover. The cover photo, taken by John Berg, features Dylan flanked by two Bengali musicians, Purna Das and Laxman Das, along with local carpenter Charlie Joy.
Condition
Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened
Notes for collectors
This is a rare opportunity to own a factory-sealed copy of a classic Columbia stereo pressing. This particular copy carries the KCS 9604 catalog number; while the album was originally released with the CS prefix in late 1967, Columbia shifted to the KCS prefix in 1970 for pricing tier adjustments.
The integrity of the original "shrink-wrap" is well-preserved, featuring a vintage double-price sticker from The Wherehouse, a famous defunct California-based record store chain, showing an original price of $4.25. For a collector, a sealed "Dead-stock" copy like this ensures the vinyl has never been exposed to dust, fingerprints, or needle wear.
Matrix/Labels
Matrix: Presumed "XSM 118945 / XSM 118946" (Internal matrix numbers typical for this pressing; specific stamper numbers are hidden by the seal)
Manufacturer: Columbia Records / CBS, Inc.
Markings: "Columbia" and "Walking Eye" logo on the front and back corners.
Seller's Story
Hello, I sell my big private collection of vinyl, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes, CD's and more. I provide free worldwide shipping with tracking number and full insurance.
General Information
Artist: Bob Dylan
Title: John Wesley Harding
Label: Columbia
Catalog number: KCS 9604
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Year: 1970
Country: USA
Edition: 2nd pressing
Genre: Folk Rock / Country Rock
Description
Released following a period of reclusion after his 1966 motorcycle accident, John Wesley Harding signaled a dramatic shift in Bob Dylan's musical direction. Moving away from the dense, surrealist "thin wild mercury sound" of his electric trilogy, Dylan embraced a stripped-back, acoustic-driven style infused with biblical imagery and country influences.
Recorded in Nashville in just three sessions with bassist Charlie McCoy and drummer Kenny Buttrey, the album features "All Along the Watchtower"—a track that would become legendary both through Dylan's performance and Jimi Hendrix's subsequent cover. The cover photo, taken by John Berg, features Dylan flanked by two Bengali musicians, Purna Das and Laxman Das, along with local carpenter Charlie Joy.
Condition
Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened
Notes for collectors
This is a rare opportunity to own a factory-sealed copy of a classic Columbia stereo pressing. This particular copy carries the KCS 9604 catalog number; while the album was originally released with the CS prefix in late 1967, Columbia shifted to the KCS prefix in 1970 for pricing tier adjustments.
The integrity of the original "shrink-wrap" is well-preserved, featuring a vintage double-price sticker from The Wherehouse, a famous defunct California-based record store chain, showing an original price of $4.25. For a collector, a sealed "Dead-stock" copy like this ensures the vinyl has never been exposed to dust, fingerprints, or needle wear.
Matrix/Labels
Matrix: Presumed "XSM 118945 / XSM 118946" (Internal matrix numbers typical for this pressing; specific stamper numbers are hidden by the seal)
Manufacturer: Columbia Records / CBS, Inc.
Markings: "Columbia" and "Walking Eye" logo on the front and back corners.
Seller's Story
Hello, I sell my big private collection of vinyl, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes, CD's and more. I provide free worldwide shipping with tracking number and full insurance.
Details
Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/band (max 3)
Bob Dylan
Record title
John Wesley Harding
Number of objects
1
Release country
United States
Release year (oldest)
1970
Case/sleeve condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Pressing
2nd pressing
Media condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Record label
Columbia
Record label number
KCS 9604
Autographed by a famous person
No
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