France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Shandar 83 518Shandar 83518
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR 83518 ASide A runout, etched
SR 83518 BSide B runout, etched
MPOStamped on both runouts
Ragnar GrippeSand
Vinyl pressings
Sand
by Ragnar Grippe · 1977
10 pressings2 countriesMusique ConcrèteExperimentalElectronic
Sand was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Sand
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Shandar 83 518 / Shandar 83518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2017 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2019 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Dais Records DAIS 097LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AUntitled24:50
- BUntitled25:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sand are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sand are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2019.
When was Sand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France. One of them is Shandar 83 518.
How do I tell if my copy of Sand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 83 518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 83518 A and SR 83518 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sand 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.