Germany
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 062-29 521EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
29 521 A-1A-side, stamped
29 521 B-1B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Floating
by Eloy · 1974
22 pressings6 countriesKrautrockProg RockRock
Floating was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Floating
4 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 062-29 521EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Misprinted
- Runout / matrix
29 521 A-1A-side, stamped
29 521 B-1B-side, stamped
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-80151
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-80151
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMS-80151First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMS-80151First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1974 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7018LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7018LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-29 521LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-29 521LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-29 521LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Greece | Harvest 14C062-29521 / Harvest 14C 062-29521LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Germany | Harvest 1C 072-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 072-29 521LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-29 521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 072-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 072-29 521LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-29 521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 062-29 521 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-29 521LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Floating3:59
- A2The Light From Deep Darkness14:37
- B1Castle In The Air7:13
- B2Plastic Girl9:05
- B3Madhouse5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Floating are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Floating are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1980.
When was Floating first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Japan. One of them is Harvest 1C 062-29 521, released July 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Floating is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 062-29 521, EMS-80151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 29 521 A-1 and 29 521 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Floating 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.
