UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FM Revolver Records REV LP 120
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM C-0786 A-4/2-88 CSide A [stamped]
DM C-0786 B-3/1-88 CSide B [stamped]
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Vinyl pressings
Ra
by Eloy · 1988
11 pressings2 countriesSpace RockProg RockRock
Ra was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Ra
3 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- ACI Records 08-4800ACI Records SPV 08-4800
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM C-0786 A-3/1-88 CVariant 1: side A, runout, stamped
DM C-0786 B-3/1-88 CVariant 1: side B, runout, stamped
DM C-0786 A-3/1-88 C ⅡVariant 2: side A, runout, stamped, "Ⅱ" etched
DM C-0786 B-3/1-88 C ⅡVariant 2: side B, runout, stamped, "Ⅱ" etched
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- ACI Records
- Format
- Album, Picture Disc, LP
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | ACI Records 08-4800 / ACI Records SPV 08-4800First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | ACI RecordsFirst yearAlbum, Picture Disc, LP · Picture disc | Album, Picture Disc, LP · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | FM Revolver Records REV LP 120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG00481LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Voyager Of The Future Race8:51
- A2Sensations4:46
- A3Dreams8:05
- B1Invasion Of A Megaforce7:42
- B2Rainbow5:21
- B3Hero6:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ra are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ra are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1988 and 2024.
When was Ra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Germany. One of them is FM Revolver Records REV LP 120.
How do I tell if my copy of Ra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REV LP 120, 08-4800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM C-0786 A-4/2-88 C and DM C-0786 B-3/1-88 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ra 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.
