UK
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1006Gull GULP.1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-13391.P-2WSide A, stamped
XZAL-13392.P-2WSide B, stamped
✝XZAL.13391P✝Side A, label
✝XZAL.13392P✝Side B, label
Vinyl pressings
Illusion
by Isotope · 1974
23 pressings10 countriesFusionJazz-RockJazzRock
Illusion 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 Illusion
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Gull GULP 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-13391.P-2WRunout side A, stamped
XZAL-13392.P-2WRunout side B, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GULP 1006-A1Runout side A, etched
GULP 1006-B1Runout side B, etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GULP 1006-A1Runout side A, hand etched
GULP 1006-B1Runout side B, hand etched
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GULP 1006 A2 fhRunout side A, etched
GULP 1006 B4 fhxRunout side B, etched
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull 2933 704
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2933704 ARunout side A, stamped
MPO PYR 2933704 BRunout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Gull 2933 704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Gull 6.22113 / Gull 6.22113 ASFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Gull 6.22113 AS / Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1006LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1006 / Gull GULP.1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Gull GU-402V 1LP | LP |
| 1975 | Canada | Gull GU-402V 1LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | Gull 26 586-8 MULP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Line Records 6.26045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Gull 6.22113 / Gull 6.22113 ASLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Illusion
- A2Rangoon Creeper
- A3Spanish Sun
- A4E-Dorian
- B1Frog
- B2Sliding Dogs, Lion Sandwich
- B3Golden Section
- B4Marin County Girl
- B5Lily Kong
- B6Temper Tantrum
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Illusion are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Illusion are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Illusion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Gull GULP 1006, released November 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Illusion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GULP 1006, 2933 704, 6.22113, 6.22113 AS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-13391.P-2W and XZAL-13392.P-2W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Illusion 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.