UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2124Virgin V2124
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2124-A-1 Ʊ ΛSide A variant 1
V-2124-B-1 Ʊ ΛSide B variant 1
V-2124-A-1 ₍₎ ƱSide A variant 2
V-2124-B-2 ₍₎ ˃ ƱSide B variant 2
Peter BaumannTrans Harmonic Nights
Vinyl pressings
Trans Harmonic Nights
by Peter Baumann · 1979
15 pressings11 countriesAmbientBerlin-SchoolElectronic
Trans Harmonic Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Trans Harmonic Nights
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin L 36958Virgin V 2124
- Format
- LP, Album
Benelux
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 200578
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200.578-A-39791-1-Y HN
200.578-B-39792-1-Y HY
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 779
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VIG 139 2933779 1Y 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
VIG 139 2933779 2Y 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 200 578Virgin 200 578-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200578 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout Side A
200578 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout Side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 200 578Virgin 200 578-270
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200578 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout Side A
200578 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Virgin L 36958 / Virgin V 2124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Benelux | Virgin 200578First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Virgin 2933 779First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Virgin 200 578 / Virgin 200 578-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Virgin 200 578 / Virgin 200 578-270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Virgin 200 578 / Virgin 200 578-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2124 / Virgin V2124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Virgin VV-33006 V / VDC VV-33006-VFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Taiwan | Virgin RS-019 / 細胞 RS-019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin V 2124 / Virgin V2124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Virgin VIP- 4101 / Virgin VIP-4101LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1982 | France | Virgin 200578LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Bureau B BB 251LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Virgin V 2124 / Virgin V2124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1This Day5:10
- A2White Bench And Black Beach5:30
- A3Chasing The Dream4:34
- A4Biking Up The Strand2:26
- B1Phaseday5:50
- B2Meridian Moorland4:34
- B3The Third Site5:10
- B4Dance At Dawn4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trans Harmonic Nights are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Trans Harmonic Nights are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 2016.
When was Trans Harmonic Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Virgin V 2124.
How do I tell if my copy of Trans Harmonic Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2124, L 36958, 200578, 2933 779) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2124-A-1 Ʊ Λ and V-2124-B-1 Ʊ Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trans Harmonic Nights 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.
