Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA 100114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
OR MX191273 100114-1Side A runout
Δ MX191274 100114-2Side B runout
MX191273Side A label
MX191274Side B label
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Vinyl pressings
Space Invaders
by Player [1] · 1979
24 pressings13 countriesElectroDiscoVideo Game MusicElectronic
Space Invaders 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 Space Invaders
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA K70002WEA K 70002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 70002 A-1 . STRAWBERRY . ⅠRunout area side A
K 70002 B-1 . STRAWBERRY . B-BRunout area side B
(Y70002) (100114) K 70002 AStamped label A
(Y70002) (100114) K 70002 BStamped label B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA K70002WEA K 70002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 70002 A-1 . STRAWBERRY . ⅠRunout area side A
K 70002 B-1 . STRAWBERRY . B-BRunout area side B
(Y70002) (100114) K 70002 AStamped label A
(Y70002) (100114) K 70002 BStamped label B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA K70002WEA K 70002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Damont
- Runout / matrix
K 70002 A-1 . STRAWBERRY . ⅠDAMONT ERunout area side A
K 70002 B-1 . STRAWBERRY . B-B 3 FRunout area side B
(Y70002) (100114) K 70002 AStamped label A
(Y70002) (100114) K 70002 BStamped label B
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 79117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 70004WEA WEA 70 004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 70004-A² PFRunout side A, etched
WEA WEA 70004B PFRunout side B, etched
70004-ALabel side A
70004-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 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 | WEA 100114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | WEA WEA 79117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | WEA WEA 79117First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | WEA WEA 70004 / WEA WEA 70 004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | WEA WEA 70004 / WEA WEA 70 004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | WEA 100114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Wea International WIS 527First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | WEA K70002 / WEA K 70002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | WEA K70002 / WEA K 70002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | WEA K70002 / WEA K 70002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Ariola Records America OP-220112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 70.0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | WEA WEA 70 0027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | WEA 45-1984 / Hispavox 45-1984 (SN)7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | WEA K 700027" | 7" |
| 1980 | US | Ariola Records America OP-220112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1980 | US | Ariola OP-220112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Ariola Records America OP-220112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1980 | US | Ariola Records America OP-220112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1980 | Austria | WEA WEA 70 0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | WEA WEA 70 0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | WEA WEA 70 0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | WEA WEA 70 0027", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASpace Invaders3:10
- BA Menacing Glow In The Sky
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Invaders are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Space Invaders are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Space Invaders first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is WEA 100114.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Invaders is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100114, K70002, WEA 79117, WEA 70004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OR MX191273 100114-1 and Δ MX191274 100114-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space Invaders 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.