Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29 673 I
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
20 29673 A-2 Made in GermanySide A, etched / stamped
20 29673 B Made in GermanySide B, etched / stamped
Vinyl pressings
Soon Over Babaluma
by Can · 1974
36 pressings15 countriesKrautrockExperimentalElectronicRock
Soon Over Babaluma was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Soon Over Babaluma
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29 673 ET
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
20 29673 A-2 Made in GermanySide A, etched / stamped
20 29673 B II Made in GermanySide B, etched / stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29673
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAG 29673 A - 2U GSide 1 stamped variation 1
UAG 29673 B - 2U ASide 2 stamped variation 1
UAG 29673 A - 2U -ISide 1 stamped variation 2
UAG 26973 B - 2U oSide 2 stamped variation 2
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29673
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AREACEM [logo]Both sides runout stamped
YD UAS 29673 ASide A runout etched
YD UAS 29673 BSide B runout etched
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29673United Artists Records UAS 29.673
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YD [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] UAS 29673 ASide A runout
YD [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] UAS 29673 BSide B runout
29.673 ASide A label
29.673 BSide B label
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 24046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAL - 24046 - A 12/12/74Runout side A, hand etched
UAL - 24046 - B 20/12/74Runout side B, hand etched
S18 UAS 29673 ⋄ 1L cgd [logo]Runout side A, cancelled
18 UAS 29673 ⋄ 2L/2 cgd [logo]Runout side B, cancelled
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29673First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29673 / United Artists Records UAS 29.673First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 673 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 673 ETFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | United Artists Records UAL 24046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29673First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Singapore | United Artists Records UAS 29 673 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 29673First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | United Artists Records L 35590 (UAS 296731)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA343-GLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L 35590 / United Artists Records UAS 296731LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Singapore | United Artists Records UAS 29773LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | United Artists Records 88723-ILP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA343-GLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA343-GLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Celluloid CEL 6610 / Spoon Records CEL 6610LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Spoon Records SPOON 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Spoon Records SPOON 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Spoon Records SPOON 010 / Base Record SPOON 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Japan Record JAL-2306 / Giraffe JAL-2306LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Japan Record JAL-2306LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Spoon Records XSPOON10LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2014 | Germany | Spoon Records XSPOON10LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | Germany | Spoon Records XSPOON10LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Spoon Records XSPOON10LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | Spoon Records XSPOON10 / Mute 9424-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | United Artists Records UAS 29673LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Spoon Records SPOON 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Spoon Records SPOON 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | United Artists Records UAG 29673LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dizzy Dizzy5:40
- A2Come Sta, La Luna5:44
- A3Splash7:47
- B1Chain Reaction11:12
- B2Quantum Physics8:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soon Over Babaluma are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Soon Over Babaluma are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 2014.
When was Soon Over Babaluma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 29 673 I.
How do I tell if my copy of Soon Over Babaluma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 29 673 I, UAS 29 673 ET, UAG 29673, UAS 29673) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20 29673 A-2 Made in Germany and 20 29673 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soon Over Babaluma 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.
