Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132 502 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA-132502 - 1F 520 30-10-68Runout area side A
AA-132502 - 2F 520 30-10-68Runout area side B
132 502.1 FLabel side A
132 502.2 FLabel side B
Aphrodite's ChildEnd Of The World
Vinyl pressings
End Of The World
by Aphrodite's Child · 1968
36 pressings20 countriesProg RockRock
End Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 End Of The World
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132 502 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 132 502.1 F 30-10-68Runout area side A, stamped
AA 132 502.2 F 30-10-68Runout area side B, stamped
132 502.1 FLabel side A
132 502.2 FLabel side B
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132 502 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA-132502 - 1F 520 30-10-68Side A, runout, etched
AA-132502 - 2F 520 30-10-68Side B, runout, etched
132 502.1 FSide A, label
132 502.2 FSide B, label
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132 502 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA - 132502 - 1F 520 30-10-68Runout area side A
AA 132502 - 2F 520 30-10-68Runout area side B
132 502.1 FLabel side A
132 502.2 FLabel side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 132502 MCFMercury 132.502 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 132.502.1FSide A, label
AA 132.502.2FSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Belgium | Mercury 132502 MCF / Mercury 132.502 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Chile | Mercury 132.502First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Mercury 132 502 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Mercury 132 502 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Mercury 132 502 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Mercury 132 502 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Philips SFL-1202 (M)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Mercury 132.502 MCF / Mercury 132 502 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Philips 40587First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Philips PH.405877", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Europe | Mercury 132.502 MCF / Mercury 132 502 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Mercury 132.502 MCF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Mercury 132.502 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Mercury 132 502 MCF / Mercury 132.502 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Mercury 132.502 MCF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 132.502 MCF7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Turkey | Philips MCF 1325027", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AEnd Of The World3:14
- BYou Always Stand In My Way3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of End Of The World are there?
36 vinyl pressings of End Of The World are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was End Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Italy, US, Belgium, Chile and more. One of them is Mercury 132 502 MCF.
How do I tell if my copy of End Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 132 502 MCF, 40587, 132502 MCF, 132.502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA-132502 - 1F 520 30-10-68 and AA-132502 - 2F 520 30-10-68. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is End Of The World 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.
