Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ohr OMM 56.015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
28 0654 636 S1 ST-OMM-56.015-A PFA-side
28 0654 636 S2 ST-OMM-56.015-B PFB-side
ST-OMM-56.015-A, ST-OMM-56.015-BB-side, on center label
Birth ControlOperation
Vinyl pressings
Operation
by Birth Control · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesKrautrockProg RockRock
Operation was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Operation
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS-1036
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint · Gramophone Co. Ltd. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1036 A-1U A 1Side A runout, variant 1
CAS 1036 B-1U GD 1Side B runout, variant 1
CAS 1036 A-1U A 1Side A runout, variant 2
CAS 1036 B-1U P 2Side B runout, variant 2
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Negram NQ 20018
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NQ20018A//HD1550-3-1-YA-side runout, variant 1
NQ20018B//HD1550-4-1-YB-side runout, variant 1
NQ20018A//HD1550-3-1-Y 1 1 1A-side runout, variant 2
NQ20018B//HD1550-4-1-Y 1 1 1B-side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Ohr OMM 56.015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Negram NQ 20018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Charisma CAS-1036First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1972 | Germany | Ohr OMM 556.015LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Ohr OMM 556.015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Ohr OMM 556.015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Think Progressive TPLP 1.811.031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | Ohr Today OHR 556015-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Ohr OMM 56.015-6 / Breeze Music OMM 56.015-6LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6384 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Stop Little Lady7:16
- A2Just Before The Sun Will Rise7:35
- A3The Work Is Done5:56
- B1Flesh And Blood3:27
- B2Pandemonium6:34
- B3Let Us Do It Now11:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Operation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Operation are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2022.
When was Operation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Ohr OMM 56.015.
How do I tell if my copy of Operation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OMM 56.015, CAS-1036, NQ 20018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 28 0654 636 S1 ST-OMM-56.015-A PF and 28 0654 636 S2 ST-OMM-56.015-B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Operation 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.