UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
112618 A1 J.T. PORKY'S.Side A
112618 B1 J.T.Side B
Anderson Bruford Wakeman HoweOrder Of The Universe
Vinyl pressings
Order Of The Universe
by Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe · 1989
11 pressings8 countriesArt RockExperimentalProg RockSymphonic Rock
Order Of The Universe was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Order Of The Universe
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 612 618
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 612 618
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 112618 A - 1/8 - 89Runout stamped side A
DS 112618 B - 1/8 - 89Runout stamped side B
S 112618 ALabel side A
S 112618 BLabel side B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 612 618
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Arista 612 618First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Arista 112 618First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 112 618First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 612 618First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista 112 618First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista 112 618First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | South Africa | Arista PRY.SP 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1989 | Spain | Arista 1A 112618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112 618First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 618First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Arista PRTD-3080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Order Of The Universe (Short Edit)
- BFist Of Fire3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Order Of The Universe are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Order Of The Universe are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Order Of The Universe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Arista 112 618.
How do I tell if my copy of Order Of The Universe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 618, 612 618, PRY.SP 2, 1A 112618) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 112618 A1 J.T. PORKY'S. and 112618 B1 J.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Order Of The Universe 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.
