UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5044 A//1 ▽ 420 V 11 3 RAYSSide A runout
POLD 5044 B//1 ▽ 420 V 11 5 RAYSSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Animation
by Jon Anderson · 1982
21 pressings16 countriesProg RockPop RockRock
Animation was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Animation
20 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5044
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19355
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-824919-A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. B-16757 [circled EDP] M1SF1SM2 + △1590Runout side A
ST-A-824920-A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. B-16758-A [circled EDP] M1SF1SM1 + △1590XRunout side B
ST-A-824919-ARLabel side A
ST-A-824920-ARLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19355
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-824919-A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. EDP M1SF1 SM1 0-2 SM3-1A side runout variant 1
ST-A-824920-A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 0-1 SM2 2 EDP M1B side runout variant 1
ST-A-824919-A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. EDP M1SF1 SM1 0-2 SM3-1A side runout variant 2
ST-A-824920-A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 0-1 SM2-3 EDP M1B side runout variant 2
Japan
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0176
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383624
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Polydor 2383624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australasia | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic XSD 19355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0176First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Olympia
- A2Animation
- A3Surrender
- A4All In A Matter Of Time
- B1Unlearning
- B2Boundaries
- B3Pressure Point
- B4Much Better Reason
- B5All Gods Children
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Animation are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Animation are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Animation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor POLD 5044.
How do I tell if my copy of Animation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLD 5044, SD 19355, 28MM 0176, 2383624) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLD 5044 A//1 ▽ 420 V 11 3 RAYS and POLD 5044 B//1 ▽ 420 V 11 5 RAYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Animation 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.
