UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-12981.P-1 U 1 1Runout, side A stamped
XZAL-12982.P-1 U 1Runout, side B stamped
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Vinyl pressings
Isotope
by Isotope · 1974
13 pressings8 countriesFusionJazzRock
Isotope 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 Isotope
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull 2933 701
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GUL 2933 701 1 380 CIDIS
GUL 2933 701 2 380 CIDIS
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GULP-1002-A Manufactured in GermanyRunout, side A stamped, variant 1
GULP-1002-B Manufactured in GermanyRunout, side B stamped, variant 1
GULP-1002-A Manufactured in Germany IRunout, side A, variant 2
GULP-1002-B Manufactured in Germany IRunout, side B, variant 2
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1002
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
GULP - 1002 - AA-side runout area
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GUL 1000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
49 GUL 1000◇1L cgd[logo] 11/11/74Runout - side A
49 GUL 1000◇2L cgd[logo] 11/11/74Runout - side B
New Zealand
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Gull 2933 701First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Gull GULP 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Gull GULP 1002First yearLP, Single Sided, White Label | LP, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1974 | Germany | Gull GULP 1002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | Gull GUL 1000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Gull GULP 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Gull GULP 1002LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Spain | Gull LP-0104 / Mediterraneo LP-0104LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Gull VIP-6631LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Gull VIP-6631LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Gull GULP 1002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Gull GULP 1002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Then There Were Four
- A2Do The Business
- A3Oh Little Fat Man
- A4Sunshine Park
- A5Bite On This
- B1Upward Curve
- B2Retracing My Steps
- B3Windmills And Waterfalls
- B4Honkey Donkey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Isotope are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Isotope are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was Isotope first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Gull GULP 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Isotope is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GULP 1002, 2933 701, GUL 1000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-12981.P-1 U 1 1 and XZAL-12982.P-1 U 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Isotope 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.
