Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 3677CBS CBS 3677
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS - 3677 -A-Side A
CBS - 3677 -B-Side B
Birth ControlGamma Ray Part 1+2
Vinyl pressings
Gamma Ray Part 1+2
by Birth Control · 1975
15 pressings3 countriesKrautrockProg RockElectronicRock
Gamma Ray Part 1+2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Gamma Ray Part 1+2
6 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3677CBS CBS S 3677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS - 3677 -A-Side A
CBS - 3677 -B-Side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 3677CBS CBS 3677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-3677-A-Runout A [etched]
CBS-3677-B-Runout B [etched]
Portugal
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NS-00-742-ALabel side A
NS-00-742-BLabel side B
Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3327 A+ 1Runout, A-side, machine stamped
3327 B+ 1Runout, B-side, machine stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 3677First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 3677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS 3677 / CBS CBS S 3677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | CBS CBS 3677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS CBS 3327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS CBS 3327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 655217 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 655217 77", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS 3677 / CBS CBSA 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS 3677 / CBS CBS S 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 3677 / CBS CBS 36777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AGamma Ray Part 13:28
- BGamma Ray Part 23:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gamma Ray Part 1+2 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Gamma Ray Part 1+2 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1989.
When was Gamma Ray Part 1+2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, Portugal, Spain. One of them is CBS CBS S 3677.
How do I tell if my copy of Gamma Ray Part 1+2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 3677, CBS 3677, CBS 3327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS - 3677 -A- and CBS - 3677 -B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gamma Ray Part 1+2 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.