Germany
September 30, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 062-31 787HÖR ZU 1C 062-31 787
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31 787 A-1Runout side A, stamped
31 787 B-1Runout side B, stamped
EloyDawn
Vinyl pressings
Dawn
by Eloy · 1976
14 pressings3 countriesKrautrockProg RockRock
Dawn was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Dawn
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 062-31 787HÖR ZU 1C 062-31 787
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31 787 A-1Runout side A, stamped
31 787 B-1Runout side B, stamped
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 062-31 787HÖR ZU 1C 062-31 787
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31 787 A-1Runout side A stamped
31 787 B-1Runout side B stamped
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 14C 062-31787
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 062-31 787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 062-31 787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Harvest 14C 062-31787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 062-31 787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 064-31 787LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 66 096 9 / EMI Electrola 66 096 9LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 064-31 787LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Greece | Harvest 14C 062-31787LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1988 | Brazil | EMI Electrola 066 7911291 / Harvest 066 7911291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 064-31 787LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-31 787 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-31 787LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-31 787 / HÖR ZU 1C 064-31 787LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 038-1 57787 1 / Harvest 1C 038 15 7787 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-31 787LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Awakening2:38
- Between The Times
- A3The Sun-Song4:55
- A4The Dance In Doubt And Fear4:25
- A5Lost!?? (Introduction)5:18
- B1Lost?? (The Decision)4:58
- B2The Midnight-Fight8:09
- B3The Victory Of Mental Force
- B4Gliding Into Light And Knowledge4:15
- B5Le Réveil Du Soleil / The Dawn6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dawn are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Dawn are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 1988.
When was Dawn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Greece. One of them is Harvest 1C 062-31 787, released September 30, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Dawn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 062-31 787, 14C 062-31787) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 787 A-1 and 31 787 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dawn 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.
