Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLPS 19233Bellaphon BLPS 19233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19233-ASide A runout, stamped
BLPS 19233-BSide B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Time Robber
by Omega · 1976
20 pressings9 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Time Robber 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 Time Robber
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLPS 19233Bellaphon BLPS 19233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19233 - ASide A, stamped
BLPS 19233 - BSide B, stamped
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BAC 2037Bellaphon BAC 2037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BAC 2037-A-2A-side stamped, variant 1
BAC 2037-B-2B-side stamped, variant 1
BAC-2037-A BLPS 19233-AA-side, etched [BAC-2037-A], stamped/crossed out [BLPS 19233-A], variant 2
BAC 2037-B-2B-side stamped, variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL-R 5243
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-14475.P-1W o 1Side A, stamped
XZAL-14476.P-1W o 1Side B, stamped
XZAL 14475 PLabel side A
XZAL 14476 PLabel side B
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box SMB 40105
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records YD-99016CFE YD-99016
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19233-ARunout, A-side, machine stamped
BLPS 19233-BRunout, B-side, machine stamped
YD-99016-ALabel, A-side
YD-99016-BLabel, B-side
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19233 / Bellaphon BLPS 19233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19233 / Bellaphon BLPS 19233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2037 / Bellaphon BAC 2037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Bacillus Records BLS 19233 / Bellaphon BLS 19233LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Italy | Bacillus Records BLS 19233 / Bellaphon BLS 19233LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Spain | Bacillus Records YD-99016 / CFE YD-99016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SKL-R 5243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2037 / Bellaphon BAC 2037LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | Portugal | Imavox IM 30032 / Bellaphon IM 30032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5654 / Bellaphon BLPS 19233LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Imavox IM 30032 / Imavox 71714LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Bacillus Records 260·09·003LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Bellaphon 289 09 004 / Orange Popular OPL-5014LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG03211LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | MIG MIG03211LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records 260 · 09 · 003 / Bellaphon 260 · 09 · 003LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records 270·09·001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Portugal | Imavox IM 30032 / Bellaphon IM 30032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Turkey | Yankı YP 648 / Yankı 648LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1House Of Cards, Part I - Time Robber - House Of Cards, Part II12:43
- A2Invitation5:42
- B1Don't Keep Me Waitin'7:20
- B2An Accountant's Dream3:40
- B3Late Night Show6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Time Robber are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Time Robber are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Time Robber first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Greece, Spain. One of them is Bacillus Records BLPS 19233.
How do I tell if my copy of Time Robber is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLPS 19233, BAC 2037, SKL-R 5243, SMB 40105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLPS 19233-A and BLPS 19233-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Time Robber 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.