France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Byg Records 529.324
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
529324 A 1Side A hand etched
529324 B 1 A̶M̶E̶ ̶S̶O̶N̶ ̶B̶Side B hand etched
Ame SonCatalyse
Vinyl pressings
Catalyse
by Ame Son · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesProg RockPsychedelic RockRock
Catalyse was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Catalyse
2 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15 373BYG Records MLP 15 373
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28 0654 444 S1Side A, Stamped
ST-MLP-15.373-A PFSide A, Etched
28 0654 444 S2Side B, Stamped
ST-MLP-15.373-B PFSide B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Byg Records 529 324LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | France | Byg Records 529.324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 373 / BYG Records MLP 15 373First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 324LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Spain | Wah Wah Records LPS102LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2013 | Europe | Soundvision 03512LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Europe | Soundvision 03512LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | BYG Records BYG 529.324LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Byg Records 529 324LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Byg Records 529.324LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Seventh Time Key
- Eclosion
- Cœur Fou
- Reborn This Morning On The Way Of ...
- A Coup De Hache
- Hein, Quant A Toi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Catalyse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Catalyse are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was Catalyse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Germany. One of them is Byg Records 529.324.
How do I tell if my copy of Catalyse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.324, MLP 15 373) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 529324 A 1 and 529324 B 1 A̶M̶E̶ ̶S̶O̶N̶ ̶B̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Catalyse 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.