US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 61-7370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J2PA-6712A-side label
J2PA-6713B-side label
Ken NordineSounds In Space
Vinyl pressings
Sounds In Space
by Ken Nordine · 1958
11 pressings7 countriesEducationTechnicalField RecordingPromotional
Sounds In Space was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Sounds In Space
3 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Belgium
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 61-7370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1958- Label and catalog number
- Victor SX-1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Belgium | RCA Victor 61-7370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Japan | Victor SX-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor 61-7370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | RCA 70.503 / RCA 70 5037", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 61-73707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 61-73707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA 61-73707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA 61-73707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA 61-73707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | RCA Victor 61g 73707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | RCA Victor 61-73707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASounds In Space4:51
- BSounds In Space4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds In Space are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sounds In Space are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Sounds In Space first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Belgium, Japan. One of them is RCA Victor 61-7370.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds In Space is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61-7370, SX-1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2PA-6712 and J2PA-6713. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sounds In Space 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.