Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6360 618
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6360618 1Y 320 1 ERunout A-side
10 AA 6360618 2Y 320 D 1Runout B-side
AA 6360 618.1 YLabel side A
AA 6360 618.2 YLabel side B
Lucifer's FriendBanquet
Vinyl pressings
Banquet
by Lucifer's Friend · 1974
10 pressings6 countriesJazz-RockProg RockClassic RockJazz
Banquet was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Banquet
4 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6360 618
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6360618 1Y 320 A1Runout A-side
10 AA 6360618 2Y 320 A1Runout B-side
AA 6360 618.1 YLabel side A
AA 6360 618.2 YLabel side B
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6360 618
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6360-618-A Y.C. QRunout side A
6360-618-B Y.C. QRunout side B
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6360 618 A
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6360 618.2B side label matrix
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Vertigo 6360 618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Vertigo 6360 618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Vertigo 6360 618First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | Vertigo 6360 618 AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Passport Records PPS 98012LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Canada | Passport Records 9167-98012 / Billingsgate Records 9167-98012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Passport Records PPSD-98012 / Billingsgate Records PPSD-98012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Passport Records PPSD-98012 / Billingsgate Records PPSD-98012LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Greece | Vertigo 6360 618LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Repertoire Records V 209 / Repertoire Records V209LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Spanish Galleon11:55
- A2Thus Spoke Oberon6:45
- B1High Flying Lady - Goodbye3:41
- B2Sorrow11:49
- B3Dirty Old Town4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Banquet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Banquet are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2016.
When was Banquet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Canada, Italy. One of them is Vertigo 6360 618.
How do I tell if my copy of Banquet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6360 618, 6360 618 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA 6360618 1Y 320 1 E and 10 AA 6360618 2Y 320 D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Banquet 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.
