Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 24 009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Paul JonesAquarius / Pisces
Vinyl pressings
Aquarius / Pisces
by Paul Jones · 1968
16 pressings13 countriesPsychedelic RockRockPop
Aquarius / Pisces was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Aquarius / Pisces
12 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8514
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8514
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
UK
November 29, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8514
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32255 - 1 R KT 1Runout Side A
7XCA 32256 - 1 M KT 1Runout Side B
7XCA 32255Label Side A
7XCA 32256Label Side B
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA32255 7XCT3282A
7XCA32256 7XCT3283B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 2C006-04037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Columbia DO-8627First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Australia | Columbia DO-8627First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Columbia 2C006-04037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia C 24 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | Columbia DB(I) 8514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 8514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Sweden | Columbia DB 8514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 8514First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 8514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 8514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Columbia DB 85147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Mexico | Capitol Discos 64787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Columbia DSA 8737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Columbia 8E 006 04037 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAquarius (From "Hair")
- BPisces
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquarius / Pisces are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Aquarius / Pisces are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Aquarius / Pisces first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Columbia C 24 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquarius / Pisces is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 24 009, DB 8514, DO-8627, 2C006-04037) 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 Aquarius / Pisces 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.