UK
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Young Blood SYB 2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SYB 2 A-1Side A runout, stamped
SYB 2 B-1Side B runout, stamped
SYB 3 A-1Side C runout, stamped
SYB 3 B-1Side D runout, stamped
Julian's TreatmentA Time Before This
Vinyl pressings
A Time Before This
by Julian's Treatment · 1970
14 pressings8 countriesProg RockRock
A Time Before This was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Time Before This
7 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
7 12468 4 2Runout A
7 12469 3 2Runout B
7-12468Label A
7-12469◆Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
7 12468 2 IA side runout, variant 1
7 12469 1 IB side runout, variant 1
MG7 12468 5 IA side runout, variant 2
7 12469 1 IB side runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold / Unipak
- Runout / matrix
7 12468 4 2 ISide A stamped exc. I etched
7 12469 4 2 I ISibe B stamped exc. I,I etched
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Young Blood SYB-2
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Young Blood 940 053/54
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BLY940053 ASide A etched
BLY940053 BSide B etched
BLY9400534 ̶B̶ ̶ ASide C etched
BLY9400534 BSide D etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Young Blood SYB-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Young Blood 940 053/54First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Young Blood SYB 2 / Vogue SYB 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Young Blood SYB 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | See For Miles Records Ltd. SEE 288LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | See For Miles Records Ltd. SEE 288LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Akarma AK 192LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | Italy | Akarma AK 192LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Bonfire Records BONF015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Young Blood SYB 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Spain | Guerssen GUESS075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1First Chapter: First Prophecy / "First Oracle"
- A2Second Chapter / "The Coming Of The Mule"
- A3Third Chapter / "Phantom City"
- B1Fourth Chapter / "The Black Tower"
- B2Fifth Chapter / "Alda, Dark Lady Of The Outer Worlds"
- B3Sixth Chapter / "Altarra, Princess Of The Blue Woman"
- C1Seventh Chapter: Second Prophecy / "Second Oracle"
- C2Eight Chapter / Part One: "Twin Sun Of Centauri"
- C3Ninth Chapter / "The Terran"
- D1Tenth Chapter / "Fourth From The Sun"
- D2Eleventh Chapter / "Strange Things"
- D3Twelfth Chapter: Epilogue / "A Time Before This"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Time Before This are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Time Before This are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 2022.
When was A Time Before This first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Young Blood SYB 2, released June 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of A Time Before This is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SYB 2, DL 75224, SYB-2, 940 053/54) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SYB 2 A-1 and SYB 2 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Time Before This 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.