Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 013
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side A runout, stamped
AA 2925 013 2Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Atlantis
by Earth And Fire · 1973
18 pressings6 countriesProg RockSymphonic RockRock
Atlantis was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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
12 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 ⓟ 1973 670 11 o 04Runout side A
AA 2925 013 2Y 1 ⓟ 1973 670 11 8 04Runout side B
2925 013 ALabel side A
2925 013 BLabel side B
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 013
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side A runout, stamped
AA 2925 013 2Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side B runout, stamped
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 p 1973 670 11 3 04Side A runout, variant 2
AA 2925 013 2Y 1 p 1973 670 113 04Side B runout, variant 2
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side A runout, stamped
AA 2925 013 2Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side B runout, stamped
2925 013 ASide A label
2925 013 BSide B label
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 013
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04Side A runout, stamped
AA 2925 013 2Y 1 ℗ 1973 670 12 04Side B runout, stamped
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2419 059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 013 1Y 2 Ⓟ 1973 670 119 04Runout side A
AA 2925 013 2Y 1 Ⓟ 1973 670 1115 04Runout side B
2925 013.1 YLabel side A
2925 013.2 YLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2419 059 / Polydor 2310 262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 262First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Israel | Polydor 2310262First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2419 059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2310 262First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2419 059LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2419 059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2419 059LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Polydor SEL-RG 2207 / Polydor 831 641-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP4019LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- Atlantis
- B1Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Tonight3:12
- B2Interlude1:57
- B3Fanfare6:03
- B4Theme From Atlantis1:50
- B5Love, Please Close The Door4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Atlantis are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Atlantis are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 2026.
When was Atlantis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, Germany, Israel. One of them is Polydor 2925 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Atlantis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2925 013, 2419 059, 2310 262, 2310262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2925 013 1Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04 and AA 2925 013 2Y 2 ℗ 1973 670 11 04. 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.
