US
July 25, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Luniverse 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101-45-1 20Side A runout, variant 1
101-2-45 3Side B runout, variant 1
101-45-1 24Side A runout, variant 2
101-45-2Side B runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
The Flying Saucer
by Buchanan & Goodman · 1956
17 pressings1 countryNoveltyBreak-InRockPop
The Flying Saucer was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Flying Saucer
10 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
US
July 25, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Luniverse 101
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101-1Side A runout
101-2Side B runout
US
July 25, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Luniverse 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Transparent
- Runout / matrix
101A pt1Runout A-side etched
101 B pt2Runout B-side etched
US
July 25, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Radio Active Records 101
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
July 25, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Luniverse 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101-45-1 20 ⬭Side A runout, variant 6
101-45-2 19 ⬭Side B runout, variant 6
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Radio Active Records 101
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Radio Active Records 101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Radio Active Records 101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Luniverse 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Radio Active Records FS 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Radio Active Records 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Luniverse 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Luniverse 101First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Luniverse 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1956 | US | Radio Active Records 101First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Luniverse 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Hi-Oldies Records 4787", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 31557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Original Goldies OG-1027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Luniverse 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Original Goldies OG-1027", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 31557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Goldisc G 31057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Flying Saucer (Part 1)2:32
- BThe Flying Saucer (Part 2)1:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Flying Saucer are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Flying Saucer are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1981.
When was The Flying Saucer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Luniverse 101, released July 25, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of The Flying Saucer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101, FS 101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 101-45-1 20 and 101-2-45 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Flying Saucer 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.