Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Electric Bird K28P 431
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K28P-431A 1 1 1 0 ⅂ Γ D F V ⒷSide A runout
K28P-431B 1 1 1 GSide B runout
Osamu KitajimaThe Source
Vinyl pressings
The Source
by Osamu Kitajima · 1984
10 pressings7 countriesAmbientElectronic
The Source was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Source
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Electric Bird K28P 431
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 26627Epic EPC 26627
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-26627-1 A - 1 AHand etched on A runout
01-26627-1 B - 1 AHand etched on B runout
01-26627-1A label
01-26627-2B label
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26627
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Electric Bird K28P 431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Electric Bird K28P 431First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Epic 26627 / Epic EPC 26627First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Epic EPC 26627First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CJA 1098LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic/Sony 28 3H-248LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic/Sony 28 3H-248LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | FM BFM 42239LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | FM FM 42239 / CBS FM 42239LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 225.162LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Tatha-Gatha (Buddha)25:12
- B1Thru Cosmic Doors12:14
- B2I To Eye13:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Source are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Source are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was The Source first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Japan, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Electric Bird K28P 431.
How do I tell if my copy of The Source is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K28P 431, 26627, EPC 26627) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K28P-431A 1 1 1 0 ⅂ Γ D F V Ⓑ and K28P-431B 1 1 1 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Source 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.