US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
NB-2212-AS CP-1 AZSide A
NB-2212-BS CP-2 AZSide B
Alec R. CostandinosSynergy / Pontius Pilate
Vinyl pressings
Synergy / Pontius Pilate
by Alec R. Costandinos · 1979
12 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronic
Synergy / Pontius Pilate was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Synergy / Pontius Pilate
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2212-AS SM-Z AZ sSide A
NB-2212-BS SM-1 AZ ssssSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20191 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2212 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NB 2212 AMLabel A mono
NB 2212 ASLabel A stereo
NB-2212-AM SM-1az ssLabel A mono runout
NB-2212-AS SM-2 az ssLabel A stereo runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20191 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20191-AS CP-2 AZ
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ibis 310.808
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Ibis 310.808First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | France | Ibis 101232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Ibis 310.808First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Spain | Ibis OOX-422First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Ibis OOX-422First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBD 20191 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2212First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2212 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBD 20191 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2212First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | DJM Records DJR 1801012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | DJM Records DJS 109377", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASynergy
- BPontius Pilate
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Synergy / Pontius Pilate are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Synergy / Pontius Pilate are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Synergy / Pontius Pilate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, France, Spain. One of them is Casablanca NB 2212.
How do I tell if my copy of Synergy / Pontius Pilate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2212, NBD 20191 DJ, NB 2212 DJ, 310.808) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB-2212-AS CP-1 AZ and NB-2212-BS CP-2 AZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Synergy / Pontius Pilate on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
