Farewell, Angelina original US stereo pressing
Released in 1965 on Vanguard with catalog number VSD-79200, this stereo LP features iconic tracks like 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall' running 7:36 minutes.
Artist profile · 04/07/2026
About
Joan Baez emerged as a prominent figure combining a clear soprano voice and a strong political commitment. Her extensive discography spans traditional Anglo-Irish ballads, American folk, and various ethnic influences. Baez played a key role in introducing Bob Dylan and inspired artists like Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Her catalog on vinyl covers studio and live albums released across several decades, reflecting her continuous artistic evolution.
Vinyl enthusiasts can find many variants and reissues, including notable Vanguard stereo and mono pressings from the early 1960s. Many albums include classic covers, lengthy tracklists, and various formats from standard LPs to audiophile pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
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The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down75th Birthday Celebration · 2016
House of the Rising Sun75th Birthday Celebration · 2016
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right75th Birthday Celebration · 2016
Silver DaggerBowery Songs · 2005Essentials
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#1 · 1965A landmark album on the Vanguard label featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary folk songs, capturing Baez's vocal purity and political edge.
#2 · 1962A live album showcasing Baez's early stage presence and repertoire including folk standards and emotional ballads, ideal for vinyl collectors.
#3 · 2023A high-quality audiophile pressing of Baez's debut album, presented on colored vinyl, merging collectible value with audio fidelity.
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Released in 1965 on Vanguard with catalog number VSD-79200, this stereo LP features iconic tracks like 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall' running 7:36 minutes.
This mono LP captures Baez performing 13 tracks including folk classics like 'Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You' in a Vanguard release cataloged VRS-9112.
Issued in 2008 by Razor & Tie as an LP album (cat no 7930183002-1), priced notably higher with a median of €30.45 based on online listings.
Joan Baez's voice embodied the spirit of independence in the 1970s folk revival.— Folk Music Heritage
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Joan Baez is an American folk singer born in 1941 in New York, known for her soprano voice and roots in 1960s folk music and activism.
Notable albums include 'Farewell, Angelina' (1965), 'In Concert' (1962), and audiophile pressings of her debut album, often found on Vanguard and other labels.
Her catalog covers mono and stereo LPs, audiophile 180g pressings, colored vinyl editions, and original pressings with distinct catalog numbers appealing to collectors.
Original Vanguard pressings from the 1960s generally range from under €1 to around €3.50, while modern reissues or audiophile editions can be priced significantly higher.
Yes, reissues and pressings from labels like Proper and Vanguard exist with releases in Germany, Austria, and other European countries.
Tracks like 'Diamonds and Rust,' 'Farewell, Angelina,' and 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' are essential listening from her vinyl albums.
She was a leading figure who introduced audiences to new songwriters like Bob Dylan and helped popularize traditional folk music through her recordings and activism.
Yes, many of her LPs, particularly early Vanguard albums and limited audiophile editions, remain sought after by collectors and vinyl enthusiasts worldwide.
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