US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RS-880 77 NP 2108-S-CTH 1 ST JBSide A - Etched
RS-880-77 NP-2719-S-CTH T JBSide B - Etched
77 NP 2708Label Side A
77 NP 2719Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Edge Of The Universe
by Bee Gees · 1977
25 pressings17 countriesVocalPop
Edge Of The Universe was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Edge Of The Universe
23 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 15 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC
- Runout / matrix
RS-880 77 NP 2708 S-1 PRC-1-111 JG P.R.C.Side A, Etched
RS-880 77 NP 2719-S-PRC-1 11-1 P.R.C.Side B, Etched
77 NP 2708Side A, Label
77 NP 2719Side B, Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
77 NP 2708 SLabel Side A
77 NP 2719 SLabel Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Marie Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-880-77 NP 2708-S CS BSide A, variant 1
RS-880-77-NP-2719-S-CS-2 B SSSSSide B, variant 1
RS-880-77 NP 2708-S CS- L̶A̶ JBSide A, variant 2
RS-880-77-NP-2719-S-CS-2 JB SSSSSide B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 880
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RS-880 77 NP 2708-S-LTH T ST JBA-Side Runout Etching
RS-880-77-NP 2708-M -1 CTH JB TIB-Side Runout Etching
77 NP 2708Labels
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Test Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-880 77 NP 2708-S-CS-1A-Side Runout
RS-880-77-NP 2708-S -CS-1B-Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RSO 2090 255First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | RSO 2090 255First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS 880First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Germany | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Jamaica | RSO RS 880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO DWQ 6043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO DWQ 6043First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RSO 2090 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Philippines | RSO RSO-873-031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Polydor PS 481First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | RSO 2090 2557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | RSO 2090255.17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEdge Of The Universe3:35
- BWords4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Edge Of The Universe are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Edge Of The Universe are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Edge Of The Universe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RSO RS 880.
How do I tell if my copy of Edge Of The Universe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 880, 2090 255, DWQ 6043, RSO-873-031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS-880 77 NP 2108-S-CTH 1 ST JB and RS-880-77 NP-2719-S-CTH T JB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Edge 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.
