Poland
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 3XW 605Side A runout
M3 XW 606Side B runout
M-3 XW-605Side A label
M-3 XW-606Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Astigmatic
by Komeda Quintet · 1967
21 pressings3 countriesPost BopModalJazz
Astigmatic 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 Astigmatic
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.
Poland
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 3XW 605Runout side A, stamped
M3 XW 606Runout side B, stamped
M-3 XW-605Side A label
M-3 XW-606Side B label
Poland
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · no russian words
- Runout / matrix
M 3XW 605Side A runout
M3 XW 606Side B runout
M-3 XW-605Side A label
M-3 XW-606Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 0887 / Gramofonový Klub 1 15 0887LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 0 15 0887 / Gramofonový Klub 0 15 0887LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1971 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Pool Jazz IRS 942.111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0298LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0298LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza XL0298LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza 08256 4 64885 9 9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza 08256 4 64885 9 9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza 01902 9 54520 3 2LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza 01902 9 50056 1 0LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298 / Polskie Nagrania Muza 50217 3 25135 6 4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- AAstigmatic22:50
- B1Kattorna7:20
- B2Svantetic15:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Astigmatic are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Astigmatic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was Astigmatic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Poland. One of them is Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0298.
How do I tell if my copy of Astigmatic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XL 0298) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 3XW 605 and M3 XW 606. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Astigmatic 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.