UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2197Virgin V2197
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
V-2197-A1 TOWN HOUSESide A runout
V-2197-B2 TOWN HOUSESide B runout
Edgar FroeseSolo 1974-1979
Vinyl pressings
Solo 1974-1979
by Edgar Froese · 1982
11 pressings8 countriesBerlin-SchoolElectronic
Solo 1974-1979 was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Solo 1974-1979
7 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2197Virgin V2197
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Finland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2197
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
V 2197 A FXSide A
V 2197 B FXSide B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 574-320Virgin 204 574
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
204574 A-1 / 82S 1 Made In GermanySide A
204574 B-3 / 82S 1 Made In GermanySide B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIL 12197
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
VIL 12197-1Etched, Side A
VIL 12197-2Etched, Side B
Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin I-204574Virgin I-204.574
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Virgin V 2197 / Virgin V2197First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Australia | Virgin V 2197First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Finland | Virgin V2197First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Germany | Virgin 204 574-320 / Virgin 204 574First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12197First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Virgin I-204574 / Virgin I-204.574First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | Virgin V 2197 / Virgin V2197First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin OVED 69LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Jeil Records VKPL-0056LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Virgin V2197LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 69LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Drunken Mozart In The Desert9:55
- A2IF 8102:55
- A3Tropic Of Capricorn (Remixed)4:40
- A4Epsilon In Malaysian Pale4:00
- B1PA 701 (Remixed)4:45
- B2Stuntman4:13
- B3OS 452 (Remixed)5:30
- B4Pizarro And Atahuallpa (Remixed)4:15
- B5NGC 8914:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solo 1974-1979 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Solo 1974-1979 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1991.
When was Solo 1974-1979 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Finland, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin V 2197.
How do I tell if my copy of Solo 1974-1979 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2197, V2197, 204 574-320, VIL 12197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2197-A1 TOWN HOUSE and V-2197-B2 TOWN HOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solo 1974-1979 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.
