Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 483EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
46483-A1Side A, stamped
46483-B2Side B, stamped
EloyPlanets
Vinyl pressings
Planets
by Eloy · 1981
15 pressings6 countriesSpace RockProg RockSymphonic RockRock
Planets was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Planets
5 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 483EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
46483-A1Side A, stamped
46483-B2Side B, stamped
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 483EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
46483-A1Side A, stamped
46483-B2Side B, stamped
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 483EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress · Gatefold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
46683-A2Side A, stamped
46483-B2Side B, stamped
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 31C 064 46483
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46483-A 1-1-1=3Side A Etched
46483-B 1-1-1=3Side B Etched
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Harvest 31C 064 46483First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-46 483 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-46 483 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1981 | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-46 483 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-46 483 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 483First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-46 483LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Greece | Harvest 14C 062 46483 / EMI Electrola 14C 062 46483LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | EMI 33C 062-46483 / EMI SLEM 1068LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI PD 1LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Harvest 1 C 064-46 483LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Harvest 1C 038 157724 1 / EMI Electrola 1C 038 157724 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 038 1 57724 1 / Harvest 1C 038-1 57724 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction1:58
- A2On The Verge Of Darkening Lights5:37
- A3Point Of No Return5:45
- A4Mysterious Monolith7:40
- B1Queen Of The Night5:22
- B2At The Gates Of Dawn4:17
- B3Sphinx6:50
- B4Carried By Cosmic Winds4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Planets are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Planets are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Planets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, Brazil. One of them is Harvest 1C 064-46 483.
How do I tell if my copy of Planets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-46 483, 31C 064 46483) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46483-A1 and 46483-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Planets 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.
