UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 82497
- Format
- LP, Album
Biddu OrchestraFuturistic Journey
Vinyl pressings
Futuristic Journey
by Biddu Orchestra · 1978
16 pressings14 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Futuristic Journey was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Futuristic Journey
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 82497
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Canada
February 1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PCC 90462
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
90462-A-1A-2GSide A run-out area [etched]
90462-B-1B-2G:Side B run-out area [etched]
90462-ASide A label
90462-BSide B label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3893
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX179971 ELPS3893-1Side A stamped
MX179972 ELPS3893-2Side B stamped
MX179971Side 1 label
MX179972Side 2 label
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 144257
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 82497
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 01-82497-1A-1Stamped Side A
H.Etched Side A
EPC 01-82497-1B-1Stamped Side B
EPC 82497-1Side A Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3893First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Epic 144257First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Epic EPC 82497First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | India | Epic EPC 82497 / Epic EPIC 10073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Epic EPC 82497First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5615First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | CBS/Sony AAP 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Music For Pleasure LSS 166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 82497First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 82497First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic EPC S 82497First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Epic EPIC-115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia PCC 90462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | Epic STR 20080LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Malaysia | Music Girl US 696LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Turkey | Rainbow RB-3012 / Rainbow 3012LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Futuristic Journey4:39
- A2Journey To The Moon4:50
- A3Journey To The Sun4:50
- A4Journey Into Ecstasy4:39
- B1Eastern Journey3:30
- B2Blacker The Berry (Sweeter The Juice)3:47
- B3James Bond Disco Theme (Journey Into Fantasy)3:28
- B4Un Homme Et Une Femme3:50
- B5Unfinished Journey3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Futuristic Journey are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Futuristic Journey are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Futuristic Journey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 82497.
How do I tell if my copy of Futuristic Journey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 82497, EPC S 82497, PCC 90462, ELPS 3893) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Futuristic Journey 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.
