First-year pressing

The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy 1979 UK Pressing (ORA 42)

The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Artist: Douglas Adams
Title: The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy
Label: Original Records ORA 42
Country: UK
Released: 1979
Format: LP, Album · 2 records

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

ORA-42-A-3 TY-CBSSide A runout, etched
ORA 42-B-1 ECCENTRICA 5010-345-1059 TY-CBSSide B runout, etched
W-3 ORA 42 C-1 TY-CBSSide C runout, etched
A2 W-3 ORA-42-D-2 ZZ9 PLURAL ZSide D runout, etched

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