Italy
January 1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DLISP 34158
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BKAY 18345 2S - 1A 2 P △Side A runout
BKAY 18346 2S - 1A 2 P △Side B runout
BKAY 18345Side A label
BKAY 18346Side B label
BrainticketCelestial Ocean
Vinyl pressings
Celestial Ocean
by Brainticket · 1973
14 pressings4 countriesKrautrockPsychedelic RockSpace RockElectronic
Celestial Ocean was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Celestial Ocean
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
January 1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DLISP 34158
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BKAY 18345 2S - 1A 1 P △Runout side A
BKAY 18346 2S - 1A 1 P △Runout side B
BKAY 18345Label side A
BKAY 18346Label side B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 10 406
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BKAY-18345Runout Groove Side A
BKAY-18346Runout Groove Side B
BKAY-18345 Manufactured in Germany Ⓟ1973Runout Groove Side A, stamped
BKAY-18346 Manufactured in Germany Ⓟ1973Runout Groove Side B, stamped
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 10 406
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BKAY-18345Runout Groove Side A
BKAY-18346Runout Groove Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 10 406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 10 406First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA Victor DLISP 34158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA Victor DLISP 34158First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Purple Pyramid CLP 2084LP, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Unknown | Not On Label (Brainticket) CLP 3229LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Lilith LR307LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered |
| 2010 | Europe | Lilith LR307LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Lilith LR307LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Lilith LR307CLP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Cleopatra CLO3794LP-BRS / Purple Pyramid CLO3794LP-BRSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Lilith LR307LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered |
| ? | Italy | Not On Label (Brainticket) DLISP 34158LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor DLISP 34158LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Egyptian Kings5:47
- A2Jardins4:12
- A3Rainbow0:47
- A4Era Of Technology4:50
- A5To Another Universe2:39
- B1The Space Between8:01
- B2Cosmic Wind5:12
- B3Visions5:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Celestial Ocean are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Celestial Ocean are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Celestial Ocean first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor DLISP 34158, released January 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Celestial Ocean is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLISP 34158, LSP 10 406) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BKAY 18345 2S - 1A 2 P △ and BKAY 18346 2S - 1A 2 P △. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Celestial Ocean 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.
