Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 1C 062-95 634EMI Electrola 1C 062-95 634
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
95 6 3 4 A - 1Side A, stamped
95 6 3 4 B - 1Side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Windows
by Jon Lord · 1974
19 pressings12 countriesContemporarySymphonic RockRockClassical
Windows 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 Windows
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSA 7513Purple Records 0C 064 ◦ 95634
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TPSA 7513 A-2 RJLSide A, variant 1
TPSA 7513 B-2 GG RJLSide B, variant 1
TPSA 7513 A-2 ∙= RJL 1Side A, variant 2
TPSA 7513 B-2 G RJL 1Side B, variant 2
Japan
December 20, 1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-80044
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C062-95 634-A 1S 2 〄Runout Side A
C062-95 634-B 1S 2 〄Runout Side B
1C062-95 634-ALabel Side A
1C062-95 634-BLabel Side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSA 7513
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 3C 064-95 634
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 5C 062-95634
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
5C 062-95634-A || 22871-1-y
5C 062-95634-B || 22872-1-y
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Purple Records TPSA 7513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Purple Records 1C 062-95 634 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-95 634First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Purple Records 3C 064-95 634First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMS-80044First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Purple Records 5C 062-95634First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Purple Records TPSA 7513 / Purple Records 0C 064 ◦ 95634First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Purple Records PLPS-4007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMS-80044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Argentina | Purple Records 8104LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Purple Records J 062-95634LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Purple Records 1J 064-95634LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Purple Records 14C 064-95634LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Greece | Purple Records 14C 064-95634LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Ear Music 0214171EMU12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Czech Republic | Dark Horse Records DH0031LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Purple Records 1C 062-95 634 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-95 634LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00117 JLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Line/OutLine OLLP 5325 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Line/OutLine OLLP 5325 ASLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AContinuo On B.A.C.H.18:20
- Window
- B11st Movement: Renga
- B22nd Movement: Gemini
- B33rd Movement: Alla Marcia-Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Windows are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Windows are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Windows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Purple Records 1C 062-95 634.
How do I tell if my copy of Windows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 062-95 634, TPSA 7513, EMS-80044, 3C 064-95 634) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 95 6 3 4 A - 1 and 95 6 3 4 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Windows 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.
