Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Benelux 203.412
- Format
- LP, Album
Kevin PeekAwakening
Vinyl pressings
Awakening
by Kevin Peek · 1981
11 pressings9 countriesAcousticElectronicRock
Awakening 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 Awakening
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
February 20, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5065
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5065 - A1Runout area side A
ARL 5065 - B1Runout area side B
ARL 5065-ALabel side A
ARL 5065-BLabel side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5065
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5065 - A1Runout side A
ARL 5065 - B1Runout side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola VPL1 6557
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arabella 203 412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 203 412
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Label Side 1: 203412 A-1/81S III
Label Side 2: 203412 B-1/81S III
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 | Australia | Ariola VPL1 6557First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Arabella 203 412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Ariola 203 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Ariola ARL 39103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Ariola K28P-148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Ariola K28P-148First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Ariola Benelux 203.412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Ariola VPL1 6557First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Ariola 203 427First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Ariola ARL 5065First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | UK | Ariola ARL 5065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Awakening4:31
- A2City On The Water3:50
- A3Sidewinder2:39
- A4Spanish Blues3:44
- A5Manitou3:47
- A6Sailplane3:02
- Starship Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Awakening are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Awakening are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Awakening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Ariola Benelux 203.412.
How do I tell if my copy of Awakening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 203.412, ARL 5065, VPL1 6557, 203 412) 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 Awakening 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.