UK
May 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Zapple ZAPPLE 02Apple Records ZAPPLE 02
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAPPLE 02 A 1
ZAPPLE 02 B 1
Vinyl pressings
Electronic Sound
by George Harrison · 1969
23 pressings9 countriesNoiseExperimentalElectronic
Electronic Sound was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Electronic Sound
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 2, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Zapple ST-3358
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST SN-1-3358-A-3 1 IAMVariant 1, side A runout, etched & IAM stamped
ST SN-2-3358-A-3 1 IAMVariant 1, side B runout, etched & IAM stamped
SN1-3358-A1 IAMVariant 2, side A runout, etched & IAM stamped
SN2-3358-B2 IAMVariant 2, side B runout, etched & IAM stamped
US
May 2, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Zapple ST-3358
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST SN 1 3358 B4 #1 0Side A runout, variant 1
ST SN 2 3358 B4 #2 0Side B runout, variant 1
SN 1 3358 B4 #2 0Side A runout, variant 2
SN 2 3358 B4 #2 0Side B runout, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Zapple ST-3358
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST S̶N̶ -1-3358-A-3• 1 ✲Side A runout, etched ["1 ✲" stamped]
ST S̶N̶ -2-3358-A-3• 1 ✲Side B runout, etched ["1 ✲" stamped]
ST 1-3358Side A label
ST 2-3358Side B label
New Zealand
May 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Zapple ZAPPLE 02Apple Records ZAPPLE.02
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAPPLE-02-AEtched A
ZAPPLE-02-BEtched B
ZAPPLE.02ALabel A
ZAPPLE.02BLabel B
Japan
October 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Zapple AP-8783
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Zapple ST-3358First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Zapple ZAPPLE 02 / Apple Records ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1969 | US | Zapple ST-3358First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Zapple ST-3358First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Zapple ST-3358First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Zapple ZAPPLE 02 / Apple Records ZAPPLE.02First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Zapple ZAPPLE 02 / Apple Records ZAPPLE 02First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Zapple AP-8783First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AP- 8783 / Zapple AP- 8783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AP- 8783 / Zapple AP- 8783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Zapple AP-8783First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Zapple 3C 064-93260 / Zapple ZAPPLE 02LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Zapple 3C 064 – 93260 / Zapple ZAPPLE 02LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | Apple Records 6268LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Uruguay | Apple Records SALP 30520LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Apple Records EAS-80696 / Zapple ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Apple Records EAS-80696 / Zapple EAS-80696LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Zapple ZAPPLE 02 / Zapple 7243 8 55239 1 5LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Worldwide | Zapple 5709031 / Zapple ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Dark Horse Records DH0034Z / Apple Records ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Dark Horse Records DH0034 / Apple Records ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Apple Records AP-8783 / Zapple ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Apple Records AP-8783 / Zapple ZAPPLE 02LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AUnder The Mersey Wall18:42
- BNo Time Or Space25:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electronic Sound are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Electronic Sound are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was Electronic Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, New Zealand, Japan and more. One of them is Zapple ZAPPLE 02, released May 9, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Electronic Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZAPPLE 02, ST-3358, AP-8783, AP- 8783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAPPLE 02 A 1 and ZAPPLE 02 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electronic Sound 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.
