France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Saravah SH 10025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH 10025 A C◇Side A runout
SH 10025 B C◇Side B runout
CatharsisCatharsis
Vinyl pressings
Catharsis
by Catharsis · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRockPop
Catharsis 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 Catharsis
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Saravah SH 10025
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Carosello CLN 25016
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Saravah SH 10025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Saravah SH 10025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Saravah SH 10025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Carosello CLN 25016First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Gamma GS-153 / Gamma GS 153LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Saravah SH 10025 / Saravah SH 10 025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | France | Saravah SH 10025 / Saravah SH 10 025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | France | Disques Festival FLD 650LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Joda JODA-707LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Disques Festival FLD 650LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Masq
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- B1Cantique
- B2Tunnel Extatique
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Catharsis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Catharsis are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1975.
When was Catharsis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Italy. One of them is Saravah SH 10025.
How do I tell if my copy of Catharsis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 10025, CLN 25016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH 10025 A C◇ and SH 10025 B C◇. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Catharsis 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.