Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 196
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P̸D1 [P̸D1 horizontal] 1 ℗1972 D72 ◇Z1 00 2310 196=2 S1
1 ℗1972 D72 ◇Z1 D [D horizontal] 00 2310 196=2 S2
Vinyl pressings
So Far
by Faust · 1972
19 pressings5 countriesKrautrockPsychedelic RockExperimentalElectronic
So Far was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 So Far
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 196
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310196 A // 2▽420 1 1 1Side A runout
2310196 B // 2▽420 1 2Side B runout
2310196 A // 2▽420 1 1 2Side A runout - variation 1
2130196 B // 2▽420 1 3Side B runout - variation 1
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 196
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310196 A // 2▽420 1 1 9 05Side A runout
2310196 B // 2▽420 1 1 1 05Side B runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 196
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310196 A // 2▽420 1 1 2 05Side A runout
2310196 B // 2▽420 1 2 05Side B runout
2310 196Side A Label
2310 196Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2310 196First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2310 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2310 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2310 196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Recommended Records R.R. ^ twoLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Recommended Records R.R. ^ twoLP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM0126LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Recommended RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M 174LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Polydor 5327 422LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Bureau BLP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2025 | Germany | Bureau B BB493LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Spain | Munster Records MR 468 / Universal Music MR 468LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | Germany | Bureau B BB493LTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Schwarz SCHWARZ 33 01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Germany | Recommended RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Recommended Records 2310 196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Recommended Records R.R. ^ twoLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's A Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl7:21
- A2On The Way To Abamäe2:42
- A3No Harm10:09
- B1So Far6:12
- B2Mamie Is Blue5:55
- B3I've Got My Car And My TV3:42
- B4Picnic On A Frozen River0:36
- B5Me Lack Space ...0:40
- B6...In The Spirit2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Far are there?
19 vinyl pressings of So Far are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was So Far first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK. One of them is Polydor 2310 196.
How do I tell if my copy of So Far is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P̸D1 [P̸D1 horizontal] 1 ℗1972 D72 ◇Z1 00 2310 196=2 S1 and 1 ℗1972 D72 ◇Z1 D [D horizontal] 00 2310 196=2 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Far 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.
