US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Turnabout TV 34046S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TV 34046S ASide A Label
TV 34046S BSide B Label
S-860Side A Label & Runout etched
S-861Side B Label & Runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Electronic Music
by John Cage · 1966
19 pressings4 countriesModern ClassicalExperimentalElectronic
Electronic Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Electronic Music
2 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Turnabout TV 4046
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Turnabout TV 34046SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Turnabout TV 4046First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Turnabout TV 34046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Turnabout TV 4046LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Turnabout TV 34046S / Turnabout TV 34046-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Turnabout TV 34046S / Turnabout TV 34046-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Turnabout TV 4046 / Turnabout TV.4046LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Turnabout TV 34046S / Turnabout TV 34046-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Turnabout TV 34046SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Turnabout TV 34046SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Turnabout TV 34046SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Turnabout TV 34046S / Turnabout TV 34046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Turnabout TV 34046SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Turnabout TV 34046S / Turnabout TV 4046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Philips SFL-7923 / Philips TV-34046SLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Turnabout H 4404V / Pioneer H 4404VLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Turnabout TV 4046LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Turnabout TV 34046SLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Turnabout TV 34046SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Agony9:24
- A2Fontana Mix11:39
- BVisage21:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electronic Music are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Electronic Music are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was Electronic Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Turnabout TV 34046S.
How do I tell if my copy of Electronic Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TV 34046S, TV 4046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TV 34046S A and TV 34046S B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electronic Music 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.