Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kuckuck 2375 017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 2375 017 S1 ℗ 1973 320
1 2375 017 S2 ℗ 1973 320
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Vinyl pressings
Aum
by Deuter · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesNew AgeAmbientProg RockElectronic
Aum was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Aum
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kuckuck 2375 017
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 2375 017 S1 ℗ 1973 320
1 2375 017 S2 ℗ 1973 320
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Kuckuck 2375 017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Kuckuck 2375 017First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2459 093LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Kuckuck 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Kuckuck 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Kuckuck 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Germany | Kuckuck 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Cherry Red Phonograph CRP113LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Kuckuck 11009-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Kuckuck 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Phœnix / Aum / Soham9:45
- A2Offener Himmel 1 / Gleichzeitig / Offener Himmel 2 / Sattwa / Morning Glory12:03
- BSoma / Surat Shabda / Abraxas / Susani / The Key21:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aum are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Aum are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 2010.
When was Aum first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Kuckuck 2375 017.
How do I tell if my copy of Aum is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2375 017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 2375 017 S1 ℗ 1973 320 and 1 2375 017 S2 ℗ 1973 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aum 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.