US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Straight STS 1052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
l STS-1052-A RE 1B o RE Z A 2Side A runout etched
S l STS-1052-B RE 1B o Z A 4Side B runout etched
Judy HenskeFarewell Aldebaran
Vinyl pressings
Farewell Aldebaran
by Judy Henske · 1969
11 pressings5 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Farewell Aldebaran was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Farewell Aldebaran
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Straight STS 1052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p o STS-1052-A 1 RE Y A 5A-Side Runout Etching
p o STS-1052-B 1 RE X A 1B-Side Runout Etching
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Straight STS 1052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T I STS-1052-A 1 RE XA-Side Runout Etching
STS-1052-B RE XB-Side Runout Etching
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Straight STS 1052
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Straight STS 1052
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STS. 1052-A
STS. 1052-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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Straight STS 1052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Straight STS 1052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Straight STS 1052First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Straight STS 1052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Straight STS 1052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Straight STS 1052LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Straight 1 C 054-90 928LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Straight STS 1052LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Radioactive RRLP133LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | France | Klimt Records MJJ324LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-180LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Snowblind3:07
- A2Horses On A Stick2:10
- A3Lullaby2:55
- A4St. Nicholas Hall3:35
- A5Three Ravens3:30
- B1Raider5:12
- B2One More Time2:17
- B3Rapture4:09
- B4Charity3:17
- B5Farewell Aldebaran4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Farewell Aldebaran are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Farewell Aldebaran are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2016.
When was Farewell Aldebaran first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is Straight STS 1052.
How do I tell if my copy of Farewell Aldebaran is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STS 1052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, l STS-1052-A RE 1B o RE Z A 2 and S l STS-1052-B RE 1B o Z A 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Farewell Aldebaran 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.