Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records sky 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKY 002-A SSTRunout side A
SKY 002-B SSTRunout side B
RamsesLa Leyla
Vinyl pressings
La Leyla
by Ramses · 1976
13 pressings5 countriesKrautrockProg RockPsychedelic RockArt Rock
La Leyla was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 La Leyla
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records sky 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SKY 002-A SSTSide A
SKY 002-B SSTSide B
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records sky 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSTSide A runouts, engraved
SSTSide B runouts, engraved
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records sky 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SKY 002-A SSTSide A
SKY 002-B SSTSide B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Annuit Coeptis AC-1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AC 1002 A-1 (TR) 4176Side A, etched - variant 1
AC 1002 B-1 (TR) 4176 ALL 21-5-76Side B, etched - variant 1
AC-S̶K̶Y̶ -1002 A-1 (TR) 82 4176Side A, etched - variant 2
AC-S̶K̶Y̶ -1002 B-1 (TR) CR 4176 ALL 5 20 76Side B, etched - variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Annuit Coeptis AC-1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AC 1002 A-1 (TR) 4176 21-5-76Side 1
AC 1002 B-1 (TR) 4176 21-5-76Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Annuit Coeptis AC-1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Sky Records sky 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Sky Records sky 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Sky Records sky 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Sky Records sky 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1018First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Portugal | Valentim de Carvalho PSKY - 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Annuit Coeptis AC-1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Annuit Coeptis AC-1002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Annuit Coeptis AC-1002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Sky RecordsLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Portugal | Sky Records PSKY - 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Devil Inside4:45
- A2La Leyla7:25
- A3Garden5:03
- B1War6:25
- B2Someone Like You8:13
- B3American Dream5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Leyla are there?
13 vinyl pressings of La Leyla are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was La Leyla first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, US, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Sky Records sky 002.
How do I tell if my copy of La Leyla is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use sky 002, AC-1002, MPF-1018, PSKY - 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKY 002-A SST and SKY 002-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Leyla 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.