US
March 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T968Capitol Records T-968
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
T1-968-D1Side A
T2-968-D1Side B
T1-968-D2Side A runout variant
T2-968-N1Side B runout variant
Les BaxterSpace Escapade
Vinyl pressings
Space Escapade
by Les Baxter · 1958
10 pressings3 countriesSpace-AgeNeo-RomanticEasy ListeningLounge
Space Escapade 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 Space Escapade
8 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-968
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 968Capitol Records ST-968
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-968-D1 2 ☆Side 1 runout
ST-2-968-D1 2 ☆Side 2 runout
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-968Capitol Records ST-968
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-968-D9Side A Runout
ST2-968-D10Side B Runout
ST1-968-D73Side A (Variant 1)
ST2-968-D3Side B (Variant 1)
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T968Capitol Records T-968
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-968-D1
T2-968-D1
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-968Capitol Records EAP 2-968
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records T968 / Capitol Records T-968First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-968First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records ST-968First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records ST 968 / Capitol Records ST-968First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records ST-968 / Capitol Records ST-968First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records T968 / Capitol Records T-968First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-968 / Capitol Records EAP 2-968First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records T968 / Capitol Records T-968First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime 772224LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82108LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Shooting Star2:01
- A2Moonscape3:07
- A3Mr. Robot2:53
- A4The City2:58
- A5A Distant Star3:11
- A6The Commuter2:26
- B1Winds Of Sirius2:43
- B2The Other Side Of The Moon2:09
- B3A Look Back At Earth2:46
- B4Earth Light1:32
- B5The Lady Is Blue2:21
- B6Saturday Night On Saturn1:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Escapade are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Space Escapade are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 2018.
When was Space Escapade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records T968, released March 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Escapade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T968, ST-968, ST 968, EAP 1-968) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-968-D1 and T2-968-D1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space Escapade 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.
