blonde on blonde
Bob Dylan
750 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3519201 |
| Excel File Row | 85 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:52:06 |
| Pressing Year | 1966 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | CBS |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | SDDP66012 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | S 66012 A3 ("9 FOTO C.CARDINALE "TRANCO"") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | S-66012-D2 |
| Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Folk, World, & Country |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1966 pressing of *Blonde on Blonde*, classified as a 1ST edition, conceals one of the most emblematic and sought-after cover curiosities, a true 'Holy Grail' for the careful and meticulous vinyl collector.
Indeed, the very first pressings of the album featured, inside the lavish gatefold, specifically on the left panel, a full-length photograph of the iconic and magnetic Italian actress Claudia Cardinale.
Legend has it that Bob Dylan, captivated by her beauty, included her out of pure personal admiration, but crucially, without ever having obtained the actress's explicit permission for the use of her image.
Due to this notable omission and the inevitable legal issues that arose from it, the prestigious record label CBS acted swiftly, systematically removing the photo from all subsequent pressings of Dylan's masterpiece.
The presence of Claudia Cardinale therefore makes your copy a remarkably rare and valuable exception, an authentic tangible document of an unrepeatable and culturally explosive era.
It beautifully captures the moment when Dylan's artistic audacity clashed, sometimes thunderously, with the nascent and stringent rules of the modern music industry.
It is a small, yet significant detail, that not only exponentially elevates the collectible value of this specific piece, but profoundly enriches the complex and fascinating narrative of an album already eternally legendary in its own right.
A true treasure for those who appreciate the history beyond the music.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Rainy Day Women Nos. 12 & 35
- A2 - Pledging My Time
- A3 - Visions Of Johanna
- A4 - One Of Us Must Know (Sooner Or Later)
- B1 - I Want You
- B2 - Memphis Blues Again
- B3 - Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
- B4 - Just Like A Woman
- C1 - Most Likely You Go Your Way And I'll Go Mine
- C2 - Temporary Like Achilles
- C3 - Absolutely Sweet Marie
- C4 - 4th Time Around
- C5 - Obviously 5 Believers
- D - Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands
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