Vinyl pressings
by Camel · 1976
Moonmadness was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
33 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 18 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.
XZAL-14394.P-1 BLAIR C 1Runout side A, variant 1
XZAL-14395.P-1 BI 1Runout side B, variant 1
XZAL-14394.P-1 BLAIR B 2Runout side A, variant 3
XZAL-14395.P-1 BH 1Runout side B, variant 3
JXS 7024 A 1ARunout side A, variant 1
JXS 7024 B 1ARunout side B, variant 1
JXS 7024 A·1A A1 SX S2Runout side A, variant 2
JXS 7024 B·1A A-7 S1Runout side B, variant 2
JXS 7024 A GRTSide A runout, etched
JXS 7024 B GRTSide B runout, etched
JXS-7024-ASide A label
JXS-7024-BSide B label
JXS 7024 A 1A B2 1 SSIDE A Runout, etched
JXS 7024 B 1A A 1 SSIDE B Runout, etched
JXS 7024 ASIDE A Label
JXS 7024 BSIDE B Label
JXS 7024 A - 1A A4 sx S 2A side runout
JXS 7024 B - 1A A2 1SB side runout
JSX 7024 AA side label
JSX 7024 BB side label
JXS 7024 A GRTRunout side A
JXS 7024 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | London Records 8372First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Argentina | London Records 8372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | Decca TXS-R 115 / Decca TXS-R. 115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca TXS-115-YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca TXS-R 115First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1976 | Brazil | Gama XLLN-7314 / London Records XZAL-14394First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | North American Records NA 019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Gama 278.115 / Decca 278.115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22500 / Nova 6.22 500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22500 / Nova 6.22 500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Nova 6.22500 / Nova 6.22 500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Israel | Decca ISK 1143 / PAX ISK 1143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca TXS-IR 115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca TXSI 115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records K19P-9052 / Gama K19P-9052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4129 / Gama ELPS 4129LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ELPS4129 / Gama TXS-R 115LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca TXS 3059 / Decca 63 99 169LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Passport Records PB 9857LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Passport Records PB 9857LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1045 / London Records L20P1045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1045 / London Records L20P1045LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Decca TXS 3059 / Decca 63 99 169LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Decca TXS 115 / Gama TXS 115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Janus Records JXS 3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Decca TXS 3059 / Decca 63 99 169LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | South Korea | Decca 810 879-1 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RD 1214LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Decca 535144-8LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP714 / Passport Records MOVLP714LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP714 / Passport Records MOVLP714LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Decca 7782856LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Decca 456 829-5 / Gama 456 829-5LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca TXS-R 115 / Gama TXS-R 115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Gama XLLN-7314 / Gama SXLLN 7314LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | London Records 810 879-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Decca 200 261 / Gama 200 261LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Decca 200 261 / Gama 200 261LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.22500 AO / Decca 6.22 500LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22500 AO / Nova 6.22 500LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.22500 / Decca 6.22 500LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca TXSI 115 / Gama TXSI 115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca TXS-IR 115 / Gama TXSI 115LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 6376 118LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Gama TXS 3059 / Decca TXS 3059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca TXS-R 115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca TXS-R 115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Quicksilver JXS 3 / Janus Records JXS 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
78 vinyl pressings of Moonmadness are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, France, Argentina and more. One of them is Decca TXS-R 115, released March 26, 1976.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TXS-R 115, JXS 7024, JXS-7024, 278.115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-14394.P-1 BLAIR C 1 and XZAL-14395.P-1 BI 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
