UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2011
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V 2011 A-1USide A, stamped, var 1
V 2011 B-1USide B, stamped, var 1
V 2011 A-1U 1 GSide A, stamped, var 2
V 2011 B-1U 1 GSide B, stamped, var 2
Henry CowUnrest
Vinyl pressings
Unrest
by Henry Cow · 1974
15 pressings6 countriesFree JazzArt RockAvantgardeJazz
Unrest was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Unrest
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2011 A-1URunout stamp side A
V 2011 B3Runout stamp side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Virgin L-35293
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMX45079Label side A
SMX45080Label side B
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIL 12011
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VIL - 12011-1 4/6/1974
VIL - 12011-2 4/6/1974
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Virgin L-35293First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Virgin V 2011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Virgin V 2011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Virgin YX-7034-VRLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Virgin V 2011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | LTM LTM 1009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Red Records RED 002 / Red Records V2011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Red Records RED 002 / Red Records V2011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Virgin VIP-4096LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Broadcast Records BC4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | ReR Megacorp ReR VHC2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | UK | ReR Megacorp ReR VHC2LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | LTM LTM 1009 / Celluloid CEL 2-1009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Virgin VIL 12011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bittern Storm Over Ulm2:44
- A2Half Asleep; Half Awake7:39
- A3Ruins12:00
- B1Solemn Music1:09
- B2Linguaphonie5:58
- B3Upon Entering The Hotel Adlon2:56
- B4Arcades1:50
- B5Deluge5:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unrest are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Unrest are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2017.
When was Unrest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Italy. One of them is Virgin V 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of Unrest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2011, L-35293, VIL 12011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2011 A-1U and V 2011 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unrest 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.
