US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tomato Tom-101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Philip GlassEinstein On The Beach
Vinyl pressings
Einstein On The Beach
by Philip Glass · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesContemporaryOperaClassical
Einstein On The Beach 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 Einstein On The Beach
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Tomato Tom-101First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Tomato 301 315LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1979 | US | Tomato TOM-4-2901LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | US | Tomato TOM-4-2901LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1979 | US | Tomato TOM-4-2901LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | US | Tomato TOM-4-2901LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | USA, Canada & Europe | CBS Masterworks M4 38875LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1984 | USA, Canada & Europe | CBS Masterworks M4 38875Box Set, Album, Reissue, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Album, Reissue, LP, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVCL051LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | CBS Masterworks M4 38875Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Knee Play 1
- A2Act I, Scene 1: Train
- BAct I, Scene 2: Trial
- C1Knee Play 2
- C2Act II, Scene 1: Dance 1 (Field With Spaceship)
- D1Act II, Scene 2: Night Train
- D2Knee Play 3
- EAct III, Scene 1: Trial/Prison
- F1Act III, Scene 2: Dance 2 (Field With Spaceship)
- F2Knee Play 4
- G1Act IV, Scene 1: Building/Train
- G2Act IV, Scene 2: Bed
- H1Act IV, Scene 3: Spaceship
- H2Knee Play 5
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Einstein On The Beach are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Einstein On The Beach are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 2020.
When was Einstein On The Beach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Tomato Tom-101.
How do I tell if my copy of Einstein On The Beach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Tom-101) 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 Einstein On The Beach 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.
