UK
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TL.5448Fontana TL 5448
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
687969 1L ▽ 1 420 1 1 1 1Side A, stamped
687969 2L▽1 420 1 1 7Side B, stamped
687 969 1LSide A, label
687 969 2LSide B, label
KaleidoscopeTangerine Dream
Vinyl pressings
Tangerine Dream
by Kaleidoscope · 1967
12 pressings3 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRock
Tangerine Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Tangerine Dream
3 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STL.5448Fontana STL 5448
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
886460 1Y//1▽420 1 1 1Stamped in runout, side 1
886460 2Y//1▽420 1 1 1Stamped in runout, side 1
UK
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TL.5448Fontana TL 5448
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Textured Label
- Runout / matrix
687969 1L ▽ 1 420 1 1 3Side A, stamped
687969 2L▽1 420 1 1 3Side B, stamped
687 969 TLSide A, label
687 969 1LSide A, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | Fontana TL.5448 / Fontana TL 5448First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Fontana STL.5448 / Fontana STL 5448First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Fontana TL.5448 / Fontana TL 5448First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | 5 Hours Back TOCK 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Liechtenstein | Tapestry Records TPT 218LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Sunbeam Records SBRLP5086LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | UK | Fontana KS1001 / Fontana KS 1001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2018 | UK | Fontana KS1001 / Fontana KS 1001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Fontana KS1001 / Fontana KS 1001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Australia | Survival Research SVVRCH086LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | FontanaLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
| ? | UK | Fontana TL 5448 / Fontana TL.5448LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Kaleidoscope
- A2Please Excuse My Face
- A3Dive Into Yesterday
- A4Mr. Small, The Watch Repairer Man
- A5Flight From Ashiya
- A6The Murder Of Lewis Tollani
- B1(Further Reflections) In The Room Of Percussion
- B2Dear Nellie Goodrich
- B3Holidaymaker
- B4A Lesson, Perhaps
- B5The Sky Children
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tangerine Dream are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tangerine Dream are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 2024.
When was Tangerine Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK. One of them is Fontana TL.5448, released November 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Tangerine Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TL.5448, STL.5448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 687969 1L ▽ 1 420 1 1 1 1 and 687969 2L▽1 420 1 1 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tangerine Dream 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.