France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SG 437 A M SaRunout side A, etched
SG 437 B M SaRunout side B, etched
Prophetic BandAinsi Parla Zarathoustra
Vinyl pressings
Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra
by Prophetic Band · 1973
10 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SG 437 A M SaRunout A
SG 437 B M SaRunout B
Argentina
1973- Label and catalog number
- MICSA 3884
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Steam Machine STM-0455
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 12 676 AT
- Format
- 7"
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Derby DBR 1455
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
S 36 DBR 1455◊1N cgd 17/4/73Etched Runout Groove Side A
S 36 DBR 1455◊2N cgd 17/4/73Etched Runout Groove Side B
36 DBR 1455-1NSide A Label
36 DBR 1455-2NSide B Label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | MICSA 3884First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Steam Machine STM-0455First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Ariola 12 676 ATFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Italy | Derby DBR 1455First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Italy | Derby DBR 1455First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Mexico | Gamma G-1222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | The Record And Tape Co. (Pty.) Ltd. AZ 10 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Switzerland | Disc'Az AZ 10 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAinsi Parla Zarathoustra3:30
- BWelcome Home2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Argentina, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Disc'Az AZ 10 833.
How do I tell if my copy of Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AZ 10 833, 3884, STM-0455, 12 676 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG 437 A M Sa and SG 437 B M Sa. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ainsi Parla Zarathoustra 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.