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Released in 1969, "Leaving On A Jet Plane" became one of Peter, Paul and Mary's most recognizable and successful recordings, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by a then largely unknown John Denver, the heartfelt folk ballad showcases the trio's signature vocal harmonies and timeless acoustic sound. The B-side, "The House Song," is a charming folk tune that complements the single with the group's warm, understated style.
This 1969 original US first stamper pressing is an excellent addition for collectors of classic folk music and vintage vinyl. A memorable release from one of the defining acts of the 1960s folk revival, it captures Peter, Paul and Mary at the height of their commercial success while preserving the authentic sound and character of the era.
Side A
- Leaving On A Jet Plane (3:27) – Written by John Denver. The trio's iconic, career-defining folk-pop anthem that swept the Billboard charts to hit #1 in December 1969.
Side B
- The House Song (4:19) – Written by Paul Stookey and Robert Bannard. A beautiful, melancholic folk-rock deeper cut highlighted by intricate acoustic arrangements and gorgeous three-part harmonies
Peter, Paul and Mary – Leaving On A Jet Plane / The House Song 1969 1st Pressing
Artist
- Peter, Paul and Mary
A-Side
- Leaving On A Jet Plane
B-Side
- The House Song
Release Year
- 1969
Country
- United States
Label
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records (Catalog # 7340)
Publisher
- Cherry Lane Music Inc.
Pressing Plant
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute, IN ("K" etched)
Stamper Configuration
- First Stamper Line ("-1A" matrix suffix)
Format
- 7-inch Vinyl Single, 45 RPM.
Dead Wax Matrix DNA
- Hand-etched 51297-1A and K layout in the runout groove. The "K" verifies it was manufactured at Columbia's legendary midwestern Terre Haute plant, while the "1A" denotes it was pulled directly from the first master stamper line, ensuring the cleanest folk vocal clarity.