Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pilz 20 21276-9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-0547 A1/C3A Made in GermanySide A runout, stamped
A-0547 B1/C3A Made in GermanySide B runout, stamped
A-0547 B/C 3 ASide A label
A-0547 A/C 3 ASide B label
Popol VuhIn Den Gärten Pharaos
Vinyl pressings
In Den Gärten Pharaos
by Popol Vuh · 1971
11 pressings4 countriesMinimalAmbientKrautrockPsychedelic Rock
In Den Gärten Pharaos was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 In Den Gärten Pharaos
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Pilz 20 21276-9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Pilz 20 21276-9LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Italy | PDU Pld. SQ 6009 / Die Kosmischen Kuriere Pld. SQ 6009LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Pilz 20 21276-9 / PDU 20 21276-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Germany | Pilz 20 21276-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Think Progressive TPLP 1.701.012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Spain | Wah Wah Records LPS117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Pilz 20 21276-9LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2025 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECLP2920LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2025 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECLP2920LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECLPX2920 / Esoteric Recordings ECLECLP 2920LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AIn Den Gärten Pharaos17:37
- BVuh19:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Den Gärten Pharaos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of In Den Gärten Pharaos are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2025.
When was In Den Gärten Pharaos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is Pilz 20 21276-9.
How do I tell if my copy of In Den Gärten Pharaos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 21276-9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-0547 A1/C3A Made in Germany and A-0547 B1/C3A Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Den Gärten Pharaos 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.
