UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 86099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPCS 86099 A183536 is scratched away
EPCS 86099 B183536 is scratched away
Vinyl pressings
Tarot Suite
by Mike Batt And Friends · 1979
23 pressings10 countriesArt RockClassic RockPop RockProg Rock
Tarot Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Tarot Suite
18 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 86099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPC.S 86099 A1 ToneRunout area side A
EPC.S 86099 B1 ToneRunout area side B
S EPC 86099 ALabel side A
S EPC 86099 BLabel side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 86099
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EPCS 86099 A1 Tone83536 is scratched away
EPCS 86099 B1 Tone83536 is scratched away
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 86099
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPC.S 86099 A1 EPC-S . 8̶3̶5̶3̶6̶ -A1 Tone B 5 ∞Runout (variant 1), side A
EPC.S 86099 B1 EPC-S . 8̶3̶5̶3̶6̶ -B1 Tone ERunout (variant 1), side B
EPC.S 86099 A1 EPC-S . 8̶3̶5̶3̶6̶ -A1 Tone D ∞Runout (variant 2), side A
EPC.S 86099 B1 EPC-S . 8̶3̶5̶3̶6̶ -B1 ToneRunout (variant 2), side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic NJE 36312Epic 36312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 36312-1CSide A variant 1 stamped
BL 36312-1CSide B variant 1 stamped
AL 36312-1D 1T 3A oSide A variant 2 stamped except 1T 3A etched
P BL 36312-1G T1 A oSide B variant 2 stamped except T1 etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic NJE 36312Epic AL 36312
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 147.201First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 147201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic JE 36312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 86099 / Epic 86099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 86099 / Epic 86099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 86099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 86099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | CBS DNW 2409First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Epic DNW 2409First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 86099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 86099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 86099First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 86099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SAMPLER 23LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Epic HE 46312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPC 86099LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 450092 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Epic EPC 450092 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction (The Journey Of A Fool)4:26
- A2Imbecile5:05
- A3Plainsong1:58
- A4Lady Of The Dawn4:00
- A5The Valley Of Swords5:30
- B1Losing Your Way In The Rain3:33
- B2Tarota6:13
- B3The Night Of The Dead3:30
- B4The Dead Of The Night1:58
- B5Run Like The Wind4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tarot Suite are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Tarot Suite are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1986.
When was Tarot Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 86099.
How do I tell if my copy of Tarot Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 86099, NJE 36312, 147201, ELPS 4020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPCS 86099 A1 and EPCS 86099 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tarot Suite 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.