US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
MontroseSpace Station 5
Vinyl pressings
Space Station 5
by Montrose · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockRock
Space Station 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Station 5
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WB 7814 RCA 4063VI-1A sA runout
WB 7814 RCA 4063 VI S 1B sB runout
(RCA4063)VIA label
(RCA4063)VISB label
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 7814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WB 7814First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WB 78147", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 164517", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1975 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-1391W7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-1391W7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Warner Bros. Records HM 97", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records HM 97", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASpace Station 53:48
- BMake It Last5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Station 5 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Space Station 5 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Space Station 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Germany. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WB 7814.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Station 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 7814, WB 16 451) 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 Space Station 5 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.
