Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 028 TDie Stimme Seines Herrn ASD 4047
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
43 028-T-A-01Runout side A, hand-etched
43 028-T-B-01Runout side B, hand-etched
Gustav HolstThe Planets
Vinyl pressings
The Planets
by Gustav Holst · 1981
11 pressings10 countriesModernOrchestraSuiteProgram Music
The Planets was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice Digital ASD 4047His Master's Voice Digital 063-43 028T
- Format
- LP · Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records Digital DS-37817
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KM-6692-A1 [rotated sign A] + [KM]+̍ DS-1-37817 F2 ⁴ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Etched Side A [part stamped]
KM-6692-B1 + [rotated sign A] [KM]׃+׃ DS-2-37817 F2 ⁴ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Etched Side B [part stamped]
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD 4047His Master's Voice Digital OASD 4047
- Format
- LP · Stereo
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-90075
- Format
- LP
Philippines
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records Digital DS-37817
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KM-6692-A1 [rotated sign A] + [KM]+̍ DS-1-37817 F2 ⁴ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Etched Side A [part stamped]
KM-6692-B1 + [rotated sign A] [KM]׃+׃ DS-2-37817 F2 ⁴ [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Etched Side B [part stamped]
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD 4047 / His Master's Voice Digital OASD 4047First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 028 T / Die Stimme Seines Herrn ASD 4047First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | His Master's Voice Digital ASD 4047 / His Master's Voice Digital 063-43 028TFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-90075First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Philippines | Angel Records Digital DS-37817First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10C 067-043 028 T / His Master's Voice Digital 10C 067-043 028 TFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 904 / Ex Libris EL 16904First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Angel Records Digital DS-37817First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | His Master's Voice Digital 081-43028 TLP | LP |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK & Europe | Warner Classics B0BSJ77DMGLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | EMI Eminence EMX 2106 / EMI Eminence 41 2106 1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- The Planets Op. 32 - Suite For Large Orchestra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Planets are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Planets are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was The Planets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 028 T.
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 1C 067-43 028 T, ASD 4047, DS-37817, OASD 4047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 43 028-T-A-01 and 43 028-T-B-01. 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.
