US
1981- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK-614Sunshine Sound TK 614
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TK-614-A - 3 Criteria MFRunout A side
TK-614-B - 3 Criteria MFRunout B side
KCSpace Cadet Solo Flight
Vinyl pressings
Space Cadet Solo Flight
by KC · 1981
11 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Space Cadet Solo Flight was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Space Cadet Solo Flight
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK-614
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic 144.448Epic 144448
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic 19302
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7033
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TKR 83390
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Epic 144.448 / Epic 144448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Colombia | Epic 19302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | CBS 7033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | T.K. Records TKR 83390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Columbia KLS-60,072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | T.K. Records TKR 83390First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | T.K. Records KSF 2627First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic TKR 83390 / T.K. Records TKR 83390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | T.K. Records TK-614 / Sunshine Sound TK 614First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | T.K. Records TK-614First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Epic EPIC 205 / T.K. Records EPIC 205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Space Cadet4:10
- A2Redlight4:07
- A3I Ask Myself3:30
- A4You Keep Me Hanging On4:30
- A5Make Me A Star3:35
- B1I Don't Wanna Make Love3:55
- B2Nothing Sadder Than A Heartache3:24
- B3What's Wrong?2:54
- B4Only Love3:25
- B5Holdin' On So Long2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Cadet Solo Flight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Space Cadet Solo Flight are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Space Cadet Solo Flight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and more. One of them is T.K. Records TK-614.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Cadet Solo Flight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TK-614, 144.448, 19302, 7033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TK-614-A - 3 Criteria MF and TK-614-B - 3 Criteria MF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space Cadet Solo Flight 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.