US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-409X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-5354-A-7A runout
K-5354-B-7B runout
Jose JimenezThe Astronaut
Vinyl pressings
The Astronaut
by Jose Jimenez · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesComedyNon-Music
The Astronaut was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Astronaut
11 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-409Kapp Records K-409 X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-5354 AA Side Label
K-5354 BB Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-409Kapp Records K-409X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-5354 ALabel A
K-5354 BLabel B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-409Kapp Records K-409 X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-5354-A-1 RRunout Side A
K-5354-B-2 RRunout Side B
K-5354 AA Side Label
K-5354 BB Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-409 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-5354 AA Side Label
K-5354 BB Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-409Kapp Records K-409X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-5354-A-6Label A
K-5354-B-6Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Kapp Records K-409First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLR 9434 / Kapp Records 45-HLR 9434First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLR 9434First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409 / Kapp Records K-409 XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409 / Kapp Records K-409XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409 / Kapp Records K-409 XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records K-409 / Kapp Records K-409XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Kapp Records AS-923XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Astronaut (Part 1)
- BThe Astronaut (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Astronaut are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Astronaut are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Astronaut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Kapp Records K-409X.
How do I tell if my copy of The Astronaut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-409X, K-409, K-409 X, AS-923X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-5354-A-7 and K-5354-B-7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Astronaut 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.