Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 425
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
06 * AA 9500 425 1Y 3 Ⓟ1978 670 113Side A runout
AA 9500 425 2Y 2 Ⓟ1978 670 8 03Side B runout
9500 425.1 YSide A label
9500 425.2 YSide B label
Gustav HolstThe Planets
Vinyl pressings
The Planets
by Gustav Holst · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesModernOrchestraSuiteProgram Music
The Planets was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Planets
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 425
- Format
- LP
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 425
- Format
- LP
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips X-7835Philips 9500 425
- Format
- LP
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 30PC-26
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 9500 425First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | Philips 9500 425First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips X-7835 / Philips 9500 425First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips 30PC-26First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Philips 9500 425First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Philips 95 00 425LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mexico | Philips 9500-425 / Drago PVD-14LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Philips 9500-425 / Drago PVD-14LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 38 438 8LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 412 361-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mars, The Bringer Of War7:34
- A2Venus, The Bringer Of Peace7:30
- A3Mercury, The Winged Messenger3:54
- B1Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity8:05
- B2Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age7:43
- B3Uranus, The Magician5:21
- B4Neptune, The Mystic6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Planets are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Planets are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was The Planets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, Australia, France, Japan. One of them is Philips 9500 425.
How do I tell if my copy of The Planets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9500 425, X-7835, 30PC-26) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 06 * AA 9500 425 1Y 3 Ⓟ1978 670 113 and AA 9500 425 2Y 2 Ⓟ1978 670 8 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 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.
