UK
December 1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50753Ariola 202 079-320
- Format
- LP, Album
Keith EmersonInferno (Original Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Inferno (Original Soundtrack)
by Keith Emerson · 1980
14 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackAbstractModern ClassicalProg Rock
Inferno (Original Soundtrack) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Inferno (Original Soundtrack)
5 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 202 079Ariola 202 079-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
202079 A-1/80S Made in Germany STRAWBERRY ½ TECHNICS 020Side A runout
202079 B-1/80S Made in Germany STRAWBERRY ½ TECHNICS 020Side B runout
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 960 027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
960 027 1Label side A
960 027 2Label side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 202 079Ariola 202 079-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 202079 A-1/80S Made in Germany 'STRAWBERRY' ./2 TECHNICSRunout side A
202079 B-1/80S Made in Germany 020 'STRAWBERRY' ./2 TECHNICSRunout side 2
GEMA
S 202 279 ALabel side A
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Cinevox Record MDF 33/138
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
·STRAWBERRY· ½ TECHNICS MDF 33/138 A AR PRRunout, side A - variant 1
MDF33/138 B ·STRAWBERRY· ½ TECHNICSRunout, side B - variant 1
MDF 33/138 A▵ PR ·STRAWBERRY· ARRunout, side A - variant 2
MDF 33-138 B▵ ·STRAWBERRY·Runout, side B - variant 2
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Benelux | Ariola 202 079 / Ariola 202 079-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Barclay 960 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 202 079 / Ariola 202 079-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Cinevox Record MDF 33/138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 50753 / Ariola 202 079-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0008LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Italy | Cinevox Record MDF 33/138 / AMS Records AMSLP34LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Italy | AMS Records AMS LP 34LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Waxwork Records WW053 / IDM Music WW053LP, 45 RPM, LP, 45 RPM, All Media, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, LP, 45 RPM, All Media, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | AMS Records AMS LP 34-CLP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Death Waltz Recording Company DW252LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Cinevox Record CIA 5022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | AMS Records AMS LP 34LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Inferno (Main Title Theme)
- A2Rose's Descent Into The Cellar
- A3Taxi Ride (Rome)
- A4The Library
- A5Sarah In The Library Vaults
- A6Bookbinder's Delight
- A7Rose Leaves The Apartment
- A8Rose Gets It
- B1Elisa's Story
- B2A Cat Attic Attack
- B3Kazanian's Tarantella
- B4Mark's Discovery
- B5Mater Tenebrarum
- B6Inferno Finale
- B7Cigarettes, Ices, Etc.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inferno (Original Soundtrack) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Inferno (Original Soundtrack) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 2023.
When was Inferno (Original Soundtrack) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Benelux, France, Germany and more. One of them is Atlantic K 50753, released December 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Inferno (Original Soundtrack) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 50753, 202 079, 960 027, MDF 33/138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inferno (Original Soundtrack) 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.
