UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68175
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68175 -A1 RaysSide A runout etched
AMLH 68175 -B1Side B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Esperanto Rock Orchestra
by Esperanto · 1973
16 pressings9 countriesProg RockRock
Esperanto Rock Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Esperanto Rock Orchestra
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4399
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4399
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
\T A&M SP4697 T/A-Side Runout
\T A&M SP4698 T/B-Side Runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4399A&M Records SP-4697
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4399
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Monarch Records pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP4697-MI (MR) V ⨺18179(1)Runout, side A, all etched except for stamped Monarch Records logo (MR)
A+M SP4698-MI (MR) V ⨺18179-X (1)Runout, side B, all etched except for stamped Monarch Records logo (MR)
(SP-4697)Label, side A
(SP-4698)Label, side B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L-34,930A&M Records AML 34930
- 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records L-34,930 / A&M Records AML 34930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&MX 2105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4399First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4399First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 87 051 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLH 68175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP-4399First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP-4399First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP-4399 / A&M Records SP-4697First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP-4399First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-88.257First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68175LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records GXG-1031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records GXG-1031LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68175LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1On Down The Road5:00
- A2Never Again5:40
- A3Perhaps One Day4:35
- A4Statue Of Liberty5:00
- B1Gypsy6:35
- B2City4:06
- B3Roses5:10
- B4Move Away3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Esperanto Rock Orchestra are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Esperanto Rock Orchestra are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Esperanto Rock Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68175.
How do I tell if my copy of Esperanto Rock Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68175, SP-4399, L-34,930, SA&MX 2105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH 68175 -A1 Rays and AMLH 68175 -B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Esperanto Rock Orchestra 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.