US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Siren Records DE -1000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SIDE I DE-1000-A KENDUN ARunout Groove Etching Side A
SIDE 2 KENDUN A DE-1000-BRunout Groove Etching Side B
ChromeThe Visitation
Vinyl pressings
The Visitation
by Chrome · 1976
11 pressings2 countriesPsychedelic RockExperimentalRock
The Visitation 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Visitation
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Siren Records DE -1000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Siren Records DE-1000LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Siren Records DE1000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | US | Siren Records DE -1000LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Dossier ST 9 / Dossier DLP -9-LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Dossier ST 9 / Dossier DLP -9-LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Dossier ST 9 / Dossier DLP -9-LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Cleopatra CLP 1000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Cleopatra CLP 1000LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Cleopatra CLP 4678LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Cleopatra CLO7088LP-BKGD-SPLLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1How Many Years Too Soon5:20
- A2Raider3:55
- A3Return To Zanzibar3:51
- A4Caroline3:53
- B1Riding You4:58
- B2Kinky Lover3:31
- B3Sun Control3:14
- B4My Time To Live4:18
- B5Memory Cords Over The Bay5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Visitation are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Visitation are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2026.
When was The Visitation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is Siren Records DE -1000.
How do I tell if my copy of The Visitation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DE -1000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SIDE I DE-1000-A KENDUN A and SIDE 2 KENDUN A DE-1000-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Visitation 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.
