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Masters Of The Universe by Hawkwind, album cover

Vinyl pressings

Masters Of The Universe

by Hawkwind · 1977

24 pressings9 countriesSpace RockPsychedelic RockAcid RockClassic Rock

Masters Of The Universe was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Masters Of The Universe

11 pressings came out in 1977, 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.

UK

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAG 30025
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

UAG 30025 A-2U OGSide A, stamped

UAG 30025 B-2U LG 3Side B, stamped

Full details of this pressing

UK

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAG 30025
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

UAG 30025 A-2U GRunout Side A stamped, variant 1

UAG 30025 B-2U L2Runout Side B stamped, variant 1

UAG 30025 A-2U I.I G 1Runout Side A stamped, variant 2

UAG 30025 A-2U DR 3Runout Side B stamped, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAG 30025
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

UAG 30025 A-2U PG 1Side A, stamped

UAG 30025 B-2U PG 2Side B, stamped

Full details of this pressing

Australia

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records L 36180United Artists Records L-36,180
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

SMX-50703Side A

SMX-50704Side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 24 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977AustraliaUnited Artists Records L 36180 / United Artists Records L-36,180First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977ColombiaUnited Artists Records UA 213-016First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977ColombiaUnited Artists Records 21 (0131) 00016First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977FranceUnited Artists Records UAG 30025First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977GermanyUnited Artists Records UAS 30 025 XOTFirst yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977GermanyNot On Label 82938LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1977New ZealandUnited Artists Records L 36180First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977SwedenUnited Artists Records UAG 30025First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977SwedenUnited Artists Records UAG 30025First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977UKUnited Artists Records UAG 30025First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977UKUnited Artists Records UAG 30025First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1977UKUnited Artists Records UAG 30025First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1980s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980GermanyUnited Artists Records 1C 064-82 938LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1982UKFame FA 3008LP, Reissue, CompilationLP, Reissue, Compilation
1982UKFame FA 3008 / Liberty FA 3008LP, Reissue, CompilationLP, Reissue, Compilation
1985ItalyLiberty 54 1829381LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1987UKLiberty EMS 1258 / Liberty 18 2938 1LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1989UKLiberty FA 3220 / Fame FA 3220LP, Reissue, CompilationLP, Reissue, Compilation
2010s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2011UKBack On Black RCV015LPLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2011UKBack On Black RCV015LPLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaUnited Artists Records UAG 30025LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?CanadaLiberty LN 66143LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?ItalyUnited Artists Records UAL 24006LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKFame FA 3008 / Liberty FA 3008LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Master Of The Universe6:35
  2. A2Brainstorm11:40
  3. B1Sonic Attack2:55
  4. B2Orgone Accumulator10:00
  5. B3It's So Easy5:17
  6. B4Lost Johnny3:26

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Masters Of The Universe are there?

24 vinyl pressings of Masters Of The Universe are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 2011.

When was Masters Of The Universe first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Colombia, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAG 30025.

How do I tell if my copy of Masters Of The Universe is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAG 30025, L 36180, UA 213-016, 21 (0131) 00016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAG 30025 A-2U OG and UAG 30025 B-2U LG 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Masters Of The Universe 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.

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