UK
August 18, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 4058
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4058 - A 1 POODLERunout side A, stamped & etched
SHSP 4058 - B 1Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Modern Music
by Be Bop Deluxe · 1976
22 pressings13 countriesArt RockProg RockGlamRock
Modern Music 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 Modern Music
19 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 13 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 4058Harvest OC 062 ▫ 06218
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4058 - A 1 POODLERunout side A, variant 1
SHSP 4058 - B 1Runout side B, variant 1
SHSP 4058 - A 1 POODLE G HRunout side A, variant 2
SHSP 4058 - B 1 G GRunout side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest ST-11575
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
✼ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide 1 Stamped [Variant 1]
✼ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide 2 Stamped [Variant 1]
ST-1-11575-F・3・ ∘−∘ ∗PSide 1 Etched [Variant 1]
ST-2-11575-F・3・ ∘−∘ ∗PSide 2 Etched [Variant 1]
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest ST-11575
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11575-F2 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL • ━◁ KPSide A, etched, exc. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ stamped
ST-2-11575-F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL • ━◁ KPSide B, etched, exc. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest ST-11575
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST 1- 11575 F/ #1 KP 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A Runout
ST 2- 11575 F1 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side B Runout
ST 1-11575Side A Label
ST 2-11575Side B Label
US
September 1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SPRO-8483/8484
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRO-8483 F-1· - wly ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A
S-PRO-8484-G-2. ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B
SPRO-8483A label
SPRO-8484B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Harvest SHSP-4058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Harvest SHVL 1045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Harvest ST-11575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | HARVEST 2C066-06.218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-06218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Harvest 3C 062-06218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Harvest 3C 064 06218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | EMI EMS-80739 / Harvest EMS-80739First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-06218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Harvest SHSP 4058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Harvest 10 C 062-06.218First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Harvest SHSP 4058 / Harvest OC 062 ▫ 06218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Harvest ST-11575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Harvest ST-11575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Harvest ST-11575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Harvest SHSP 4058 / Harvest OC 062•06218LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Orphans Of Babylon
- A2Twilight Capers
- A3Kiss Of Light
- A4The Bird Charmer's Destiny
- A5The Gold At The End Of My Rainbow
- A6Bring Back The Spark
- B1Modern Music
- B2Dancing In The Moonlight (All Alone)
- B3Honeymoon On Mars
- B4Lost In The Neon World
- B5Dance Of The Uncle Sam Humanoids
- B6Modern Music (Reprise)
- B7Forbidden Lovers
- B8Down On Terminal Street
- B9Make The Music Magic
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Music are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Modern Music are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Modern Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Harvest SHSP 4058, released August 18, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHSP 4058, ST-11575, SPRO-8483/8484, SHSP-4058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHSP 4058 - A 1 POODLE and SHSP 4058 - B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern Music 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.
