US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4110
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Vimana
by Nova · 1976
20 pressings8 countriesJazz-RockProg RockJazzRock
Vimana was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Vimana
19 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB-4110-SA STERLINGSide 1
AB-4110-SB STERLINGSide 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4110-SA W STERLINGSide 1 - Etched
AL-4110-SB W STERLING
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4110-SA 33Side A Etched
AL-4110-SB 33Side B Etched
STERLINGBoth Sides Stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 4110 SASide A Label
AL 4110 SBSide B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-4110-SA-1-1-1 PRC STERLINGRunout A
AL-4111-SB-1-1-1 PRC STERLINGRunout B
AB 4110 SALabel A
AB 4110 SBLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Arista 8374First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Chile | Arista 5126First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Portugal | Arista 8E 068- 98 874 / Arista 8E 068 98874First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARTY 138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARTY 138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARTY 138First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AB 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4110First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Vimana7:18
- A2Night Games9:37
- A3Poesia (To A Brother Gone)5:11
- B1Thru The Silence5:43
- B2Driftwood10:03
- B3Princess And The Frog7:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vimana are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Vimana are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Vimana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AL 4110.
How do I tell if my copy of Vimana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4110, AB 4110, ARTY 138, 8374) 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 Vimana 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.