US
February 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30131
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-30131-1ASide A stamped runout
P BL-30131-1A A 1Side B stamped runout
P AL 30131-1DSide A Variant
P BL 30131-1BSide B Variant
Vinyl pressings
Church Of Anthrax
by John Cale · 1971
18 pressings4 countriesModern ClassicalAbstractMinimalAvantgarde
Church Of Anthrax was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Church Of Anthrax
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30131
- Format
- LP, Album
US
February 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30131
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL -30131-1A P A1 oSide A runout, variant 1
P BL 30131-1A P A2 oSide B runout, variant 1
o PAL 30131-1A P A 2Side A runout, variant 2
o P BL30131-1A P A 4Side B runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30131
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P AL-30131-1A 2A
P BL 30131-1A A2
UK
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64259CBS 64259
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 64259 A1 3 ARunout side A
S 64259 B1 3 ARunout side B
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30131
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · "360 Sound"
- Runout / matrix
PAL-30131-1ASide 1, stamped
P BL-30131-1ASide 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia C 30131First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS S 64259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30131First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30131First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 64259 / CBS 64259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | CBS S 64259 / CBS 64259LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S 64259 / CBS 64259LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S 64259 / CBS 64259LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Columbia 88691957321 / Columbia C 30131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2377 / Columbia C 30131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS 64259LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS S 64259 / CBS 64259LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia C 30131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C 30131LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia C 30131LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia C 30131 / Columbia 88691957321LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Church Of Anthrax9:00
- A2The Hall Of Mirrors In The Palace At Versailles7:55
- B1The Soul Of Patrick Lee2:47
- B2Ides Of March11:03
- B3The Protege2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Church Of Anthrax are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Church Of Anthrax are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2020.
When was Church Of Anthrax first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is Columbia C 30131, released February 10, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Church Of Anthrax is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 30131, S 64259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-30131-1A and P BL-30131-1A A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Church Of Anthrax 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.
