Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22890 ASNova 6.22890
- Format
- LP, Album · Die Cut cover
- Runout / matrix
6.22890-01-1 Manufactured in GermanySide A runout
6.22890-01-2 Manufactured in GermanySide B runout
Amon Düül IIPyragony X
Vinyl pressings
Pyragony X
by Amon Düül II · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesProg RockKrautrockRock
Pyragony X was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Pyragony X
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22890 ASNova 6.22890
- Format
- LP, Album · Die Cut cover
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22890 ASNova 6.22890
- Format
- LP, Album · Die Cut cover
- Runout / matrix
6.22890-01-1 Manufactured in GermanySide A runout
6.22890-01-2 Manufactured in GermanySide B runout
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor KKL1-0222
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KKL1-0222-A TXSide A, etched
KKL1-0222-D TXSide B, etched
KKL1-0222-ASide A label
KKL1-0222-BSide B label
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox HXS 001-49
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HXS-001-49-A-1 1-Side A runout stamped
HXS-001-49-B-1 1-Side B runout stamped
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor KKL1-0222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22890 AS / Nova 6.22890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22890 AS / Nova 6.22890.01.1LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22890 AS / Nova 6.22890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22890 AS / Nova 6.22890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Hispavox HXS 001-49First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA PL 31260 / RCA Victor PL 31260LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA PL 31260 / RCA Victor PL 31260LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22890 AO / Nova 6.22 890LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22890 AP / Nova 622890 APLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Flower Of The Orient6:00
- A2Merlin4:24
- A3Crystal Hexagram5:38
- A4Lost In Space4:12
- B1Sally The Seducer3:03
- B2Telly Vision4:07
- B3The Only Thing7:30
- B4Capuccino3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pyragony X are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pyragony X are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Pyragony X first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Canada, Spain. One of them is Nova 6.22890 AS.
How do I tell if my copy of Pyragony X is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.22890 AS, KKL1-0222, HXS 001-49) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6.22890-01-1 Manufactured in Germany and 6.22890-01-2 Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pyragony X 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.
