UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 5910Epic S EPIC 5910
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Biddu OrchestraJourney To The Moon
Vinyl pressings
Journey To The Moon
by Biddu Orchestra · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Journey To The Moon 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 Journey To The Moon
4 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 12C4 8235
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12C4 8235-C-1b-2HDZRunout Side 1
8235-B-1A-2HZRunout Side 2
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4-8235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic Records ES 266
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MX179977Side A label
MX179978Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Epic Records ES 266First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia 12C4 8235First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia C4-8235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 5910 / Epic S EPIC 5910First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | Brazil | Epic 663647", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC S 5910 / Epic EPC 59107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC S 59107", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 59107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Epic BA 4618207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Epic EN 16427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Epic EPC 591012", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 59107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 59107", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJourney To The Moon4:52
- BJourney In The Rain3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Journey To The Moon are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Journey To The Moon are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Journey To The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Canada, Australia. One of them is Epic EPC 5910.
How do I tell if my copy of Journey To The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 5910, 12C4 8235, C4-8235, ES 266) 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 Journey To The Moon 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.
