US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9841
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM-139901-1AVariant 1: Side 1
XSM-139902-1AVariant 1: Side 2
0 XSM-139901-1C 1Variant 2: Side 1
0 XSM-139902-1C 1Variant 2: Side 2
Charlie ByrdAquarius
Vinyl pressings
Aquarius
by Charlie Byrd · 1969
13 pressings7 countriesBopBossa NovaJazz-FunkSoul-Jazz
Aquarius was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Aquarius
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9841
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 T XSM-139901-1BRunout Side 1 etched
T \ XSM-139902-1DRunout Side 2 etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9841
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9841
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 XSM-139901-1A CH PSide A runout, variant 1
0 XSM-139902-1A F3 PSide B runout, variant 1
0 XSM-139901-1A H3 PSide A runout, variant 2
0 XSM-139902-1A F2 PSide B runout, variant 2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP-233694
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9841
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 XSM-139901-1ARunout side A
0 XSM-139902-1ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS SBP-233694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9841First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | CBS S 63702First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473665First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9841First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9841First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9841First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9841First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | CBS CL 2615First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10183LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9841LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In2:55
- A2My Way3:04
- A3Galveston2:32
- A4Time Of The Season3:32
- A5Julia3:51
- B1You've Made Me So Very Happy2:36
- B2Traces3:33
- B3While My Guitar Gently Weeps2:35
- B4The Way It Used To Be2:02
- B5Happy Heart2:58
- B6Where's The Playground Susie?3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquarius are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Aquarius are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Aquarius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9841.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquarius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9841, SBP-233694, S 63702, SBP 473665) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM-139901-1A and XSM-139902-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aquarius 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.
