UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1137 A//1 T 11Runout A, variant 1
CAS 1137 B//1 T 12 5Runout B, variant 1
CAS 1137 A//1 T 11 2Runout A, variant 2
CAS 1137 B//1 T 11 1Runout B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
The Future Now
by Peter Hammill · 1978
22 pressings10 countriesArt RockRock
The Future Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Future Now
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CA-1-2202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CA-1-2202-AS-72-1-1-11 PRC MASTERDISK H.W.Side A, etched exc. Masterdisk stamp
CA-1-2202-BS-72-1-1-11 PRC MASTERDISK H.W.Side B, etched exc. Masterdisk stamp
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CA-1-2202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CA-1-2202-AS-19 MASTERDISK H.W.Runout side A
CA-1-2202-BS-19 MASTERDISK H.W.Runout side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CA-1-2202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CA-1-2202-AS-24 MR ◁ 24005 2 H.W.Runout A Side, etched
CA-1-2202-BS-24 MR ◁ 24005_X 1 H.W.Runout B Side, etched
MASTERDISKRunout side A & B, stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CA-1-2202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CA-I-2202-AS-72-I-I PRCSide A, variant 2
CA-I-2202-BS-72-I-I-II PRC MASTERDISK H.WSide B, variant 2
CA-2202-AS-72-1-1-11 PRC
CA-1-2202-BS-72-1-1-11 PRC MASTERDISK
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CA-1-2202
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CA-1-2202-AS-19 MASTERDISK ¹ H.W.Side A, etched, MASTERDISK stamped
CA-1-2202-BS-19 MASTERDISKSide B, etched, MASTERDISK stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Charisma 9103 124First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Charisma 9124 029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Charisma 9124 929First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Charisma 9124 029LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Italy | Charisma 9124 029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Charisma RJ-7523First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Charisma 9124 029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Charisma 9124 029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Charisma 91 24 029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Charisma CAS 1137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Charisma CA-1-2202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Charisma CA-1-2202First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Charisma CA-1-2202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Charisma CA-1-2202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Charisma CA-1-2202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Greece | Charisma VG 50227 / Virgin VG 50227LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Charisma CHC 59 / Virgin CHC 59LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Charisma CHC 59 / Virgin CHC 59LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Charisma 9103 124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Charisma 9103 124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pushing Thirty
- A2The Second Hand
- A3Trappings
- A4The Mousetrap (Caught In)
- A5Energy Vampires
- A6If I Could
- B1The Future Now
- B2Still In The Dark
- B3Mediaevil
- B4A Motor-Bike In Afrika
- B5The Cut
- B6Palinurus (Castaway)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Future Now are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Future Now are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1986.
When was The Future Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Charisma CAS 1137.
How do I tell if my copy of The Future Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS 1137, CA-1-2202, 9211-1137, 9103 124) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAS 1137 A//1 T 11 and CAS 1137 B//1 T 12 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Future Now 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.
