France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10434
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS EPIC 5 10434 A GPRunout side A
CBS EPIC 5 10434 BRunout side B
5-10434 ALabel side A
5-10434 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Atlantis
by Donovan · 1968
34 pressings17 countriesFolkFolk RockRockPop
Atlantis was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Atlantis
4 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9967
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPIC 5 9967 A-2Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
EPIC 5-9967 B-1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
EPIC 5 996 ̶6̶7 A-1Runout side A, stamped [etched "7"], variant 2
EPIC 5-9967 B-1Runout side b, stamped, variant 2
Greece
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9923
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Z8P 139921Runout Side A
Z8P 139920Runout Side B
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SONG 80063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Epic 5-10434First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | Epic 5-9967First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Greece | Epic 5-9923First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONG 80063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Argentina | CBS 220687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Argentina | CBS 22.0687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | CBS 335997", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic 5-104347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Epic 5-104347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | India | CBS 5-104347", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Epic 5-99677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Epic SDJB 5 - 99677", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Epic 5-99677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Epic 5-99677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | Epic 5-9967 / Epic 5.99677", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Epic 5-99677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Epic 5-22967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 15-22967", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 5-22967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 15-22967", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Collectables ZSP 139920 / Epic 15-22967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 5-22967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 15-22967", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAtlantis4:58
- BTo Susan On The West Coast Waiting3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Atlantis are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Atlantis are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Atlantis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, Germany, Greece, Japan. One of them is Epic 5-10434.
How do I tell if my copy of Atlantis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-10434, 5-9967, 5-9923, SONG 80063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS EPIC 5 10434 A GP and CBS EPIC 5 10434 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Atlantis 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.
