US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Relativity 88561-8110-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
88561-8110-4-A EmwSide A Etched
JS-2-B SLM △10020-X 1-1 EMC 8116 B 88561-8110-BSide B Etched
Vinyl pressings
Not Of This Earth
by Joe Satriani · 1986
21 pressings8 countriesHard RockRock
Not Of This Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Not Of This Earth
7 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Relativity 88561-8110-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
88561-8110-4-A EmwSide A Etched
88561-8110-4-B EmwSide B Etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Food For Thought Records GRUB 7
- Format
- LP, Album · 1st Edition
- Runout / matrix
GRuB 7 A1 ⋀Variant 1, Side-A runout etching exc "⋀" stamp
GRUB 7 B1Variant 1, Side-B runout etching
GRuB 7 A1 CJ ⋀Variant 2, Side-A runout etching exc "⋀" stamp
GRUB 7 B1 ⋀Variant 2, Side-B runout etching exc "⋀" stamp
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Food For Thought Records GRUB 7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GRuB 7 A1Side-A runout etching
GRUB 7 B1Side-B runout etching
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Food For Thought Records GRUB 7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GRuB 7 A1 ⋀Side A
GRUB 7 B1Side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- N.E.W Musidisc 2368Music For Nations 2368
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 123681 ASide A runout
MPO 123681 BSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | CBS 462972 1 / Relativity 462972 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | France | N.E.W Musidisc 2368 / Music For Nations 2368First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | N.E.W Musidisc 123681First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | Relativity 88561-8110-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1986 | UK | Food For Thought Records GRUB 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Food For Thought Records GRUB 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Food For Thought Records GRUB 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Relativity 88561-8110-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Relativity 88561-8110-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Food For Thought Records GRUB 7LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | Canada | Relativity 61 81101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Relativity 88561-8110-1LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | US | Relativity 88561-8110-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Relativity 88561-8110-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Spain | Relativity 462972 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1158LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1158 / Epic MOVLP1158LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1158 / Epic MOVLP1158LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Food For Thought Records GRUB 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Food For Thought Records GRUB 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Not Of This Earth3:55
- A2The Snake4:40
- A3Rubina5:50
- A4Memories4:00
- A5Brother John2:07
- B1The Enigmatic3:25
- B2Driving At Night3:30
- B3Hordes Of Locusts4:55
- B4New Day3:56
- B5The Headless Horseman1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Not Of This Earth are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Not Of This Earth are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
When was Not Of This Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, France. One of them is Relativity 88561-8110-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Not Of This Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88561-8110-1, GRUB 7, 2368, 123681) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88561-8110-4-A Emw and JS-2-B SLM △10020-X 1-1 EMC 8116 B 88561-8110-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Not Of This Earth 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.
