Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2448 003Polydor 2448 003 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
▿▿2448 003▿1=2 ⚹ 520 250572 1Runout stamp side A
▿▿2448 003▿2=2 ⚹ 520 250572 1Runout stamp side B
Vinyl pressings
Ys
by Il Balletto Di Bronzo · 1972
19 pressings4 countriesProg RockRock
Ys was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Ys
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 127
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2480 127 S1 P1972 320Side A runout, stamped
2480 127 S2 P1972 320Side B runout, stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 127
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2480 127 S1 P 1972 320Side A Stamped
2480 127 S2 P 1972 320Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2480 127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2480 127First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2448 003 / Polydor 2448 003 LLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2448 003 / Polydor 2448 003 LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2449 017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0149LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Polydor RG 2230 / Polydor 849 355-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | South Korea | Si-Wan Records SRML 0007 / Polydor SRML 0007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Italy | btf.it VM LP 164 / Polydor VM LP 164LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | Italy | btf.it VMLP164 / Polydor VMLP164LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | PolydorLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Vinyl Magic VM LP 164 / Vinyl Magic VMLP164LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Italy | Polydor 3527266LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2020 | Italy | Polydor 3527266LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Italy | Universal Music GroupLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2021 | Italy | Vinyl Magic VM LP 164 / Vinyl Magic VMLP164LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Italy | Universal Music Group 0602445705900LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2022 | Italy | Universal Music Group 0602445705993LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Introduzione
- A2Primo Incontro
- B1Secondo Incontro
- B2Terzo Incontro
- B3Epilogo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ys are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Ys are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 2022.
When was Ys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Polydor 2448 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Ys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2448 003, 2480 127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ▿▿2448 003▿1=2 ⚹ 520 250572 1 and ▿▿2448 003▿2=2 ⚹ 520 250572 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ys 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.