Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Dino Music DIN 135Dino Music DIN135
- Format
- LP, Album
Ed StarinkSynthesizer Greatest
Vinyl pressings
Synthesizer Greatest
by Ed Starink · 1989
15 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Synthesizer Greatest was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Synthesizer Greatest
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Finland
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arcade 01 3810 21Arcade 14561-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08-25104-20-1Label Side A
08-25104-20-2Label Side B
R/S Alsdorf 01 3810-21-A2 02 3810-21-A2 (see image)Side 1
R/S Alsdorf 01 3810-21-B2xx 0 2 3810-21-B2xx 6 HSide 2
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arcade ARC 14561-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08 25104 20 1A1 14561-1 DRunout, side A
08 25104 20 1B1 14561-1 DRunout, side B
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arcade ARC 14561-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arcade 01 3810 21
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
013810.21Label
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arcade 013810.21
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Dino Music DIN 135 / Dino Music DIN135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Finland | Arcade 01 3810 21 / Arcade 14561-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | Arcade ARC 14561-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | Arcade ARC 14561-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Arcade 01 3810 21First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Arcade 013810.21First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Arcade 469.046.1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Arcade 01 3810 21 / Arcade 013810.21First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Arcade 01 3810 21 / Arcade 013810.21First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Arcade 01 3810 21 / Arcade 013810.21First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Finland | Arcade 05 3810 21 / Arcade 01 3810 21LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Arcade 02 3810 21 / Arcade 023810.21LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Arcade 02 3810 21 / Arcade 013810.21LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Arcade 9 3810 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Italy | Arcade 469046.1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "Antarctica"4:01
- A2Moments In Love3:11
- A3Mammagamma3:37
- A4Pulstar2:56
- A5Autobahn3:37
- A6Magnetic Fields (Part 2)3:54
- A7Electricity3:32
- A8Equinoxe (Part 5)3:44
- B1Chariots Of Fire3:36
- B2Hymne3:43
- B3Crockett's Theme3:35
- B4Fourth Rendez-Vous4:09
- B5Axel F.4:25
- B6Oxygene4:14
- B7To The Unknown Man3:32
- B8Chase (Theme From Midnight Express)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Synthesizer Greatest are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Synthesizer Greatest are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was Synthesizer Greatest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Australia, Finland, France, Germany and more. One of them is Dino Music DIN 135.
How do I tell if my copy of Synthesizer Greatest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIN 135, 01 3810 21, ARC 14561-1, 013810.21) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Synthesizer Greatest 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.