Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLPS 19191 QBellaphon BLPS 19191 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BLPS-19191-Q-A-Runout side A, etched
BLPS 19191-Q-B-Runout side B, etched
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Vinyl pressings
Omega III
by Omega · 1974
16 pressings9 countriesProg RockRock
Omega III 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 Omega III
4 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLPS 19191 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BLPS-19191-Q-A-Runout side A, variant 1, etched
BLPS 19191-Q-B-Runout side B, variant 1, etched
BLPS-19191-O-A-Runout side A, variant 2, etched
BLPS 19191 - Q - 0 - 2Runout side B, variant 2, stamped
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon Records 260 09 025
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BAC 2030 A-2Side 1
BAC 2030 B-2Side 2
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLS 19191
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19191 Q / Bellaphon BLPS 19191 QFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19191 QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Germany | Bellaphon Records 260 09 025First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Italy | Bacillus Records BLS 19191First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Australia | Real Records R320 QUADLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Brazil | Sabado Som BLPS -19191LP | LP |
| 1975 | France | Bacillus Records BR. 7010LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Italy | Fonit-Cetra Edizioni Musicali MLCS 9507LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Quadraphonic · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Quadraphonic · Test pressing |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Direction Records R 320LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Spain | Bacillus Records YD-99002 / CFE YD-99002LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Spain | Bacillus Records YD-99002 / CFE YD-99002LP, Quadraphonic, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Quadraphonic, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | CFE yd 99002 / Bacillus Records BLPS 19191 QLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5881LP, Quadraphonic, Stereo | LP, Quadraphonic, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | MIG MIG02601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2030Q / Bellaphon Records 260.09.025LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2030 / Bellaphon BAC 2030LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Stormy Fire3:58
- A2Spanish Guitar3:30
- A3Go On The Spree2:33
- A4Remembering3:25
- A5Everytime She Steps In3:45
- B1Live As Long As3:19
- B2Just A Bloom4:31
- B3I Go Away3:31
- B4Fancy Jeep3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Omega III are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Omega III are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 2022.
When was Omega III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Italy. One of them is Bacillus Records BLPS 19191 Q.
How do I tell if my copy of Omega III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLPS 19191 Q, 260 09 025, BLS 19191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLPS-19191-Q-A- and BLPS 19191-Q-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Omega III 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.
