US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Heaven Records AL 00001
- Format
- LP, Album
LemuriaLemuria
Vinyl pressings
Lemuria
by Lemuria · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesJazz-FunkSoulJazzFunk / Soul
Lemuria was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Lemuria
3 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Heaven Records AL 00001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL - 00001 - A Re 2 KPG 4314 (3)Side A
AL - 00001 - B . Re 2 KPG 4372 (3)Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Heaven Records AL 00001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL·00001·A· Re 2 KPG 4314 (3)Side A runout
AL·00001·A· Re 2 KPG 4372 (3)Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Heaven Records AL 00001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Heaven Records AL 00001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Heaven Records AL 00001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Heaven Records AL 00001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | Worldblend Music AL 00001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Worldblend Music AL 00001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Japan | Dreamsville Records YDLP-0065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-6952 / Heaven Records PLP-6952LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7807LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7807/8CLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Hunk Of Heaven4:00
- A2All I've Got To Give5:12
- A3Dreams3:57
- A4Mister U (Universe)7:10
- B1Get That Happy Feeling4:07
- B2Moonlight Affair5:10
- B3Mystery Love5:12
- B4The Making Of You3:50
- B5The Lady And The Dude3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lemuria are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lemuria are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2022.
When was Lemuria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Heaven Records AL 00001.
How do I tell if my copy of Lemuria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 00001) 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 Lemuria 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.