UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425-061
- Format
- LP, Album
Ray Owen's MoonMoon
Vinyl pressings
Moon
by Ray Owen's Moon · 1971
11 pressings8 countriesProg RockClassic RockRock
Moon 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 Moon
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425-061
- Format
- LP, White Label
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 061
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
00 2425 061 S 1 1 ℗ 1971 E 71 ◇ K BRunout side A
00 2425 061 S 2 1 ℗ 1971 E 71 ◇ K BRunout side B
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2425 061 L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2425061 A//2 1 2 1Side A, Stamped
2425061 B//2 1 2 1Side B, Stamped
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MP 2186
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Polydor 2425 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2425 061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2425 061First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | Polydor 2425 061 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2186First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Polydor 2425 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2425-061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2425-061First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Polydor 7.217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Progressive Vinyl Company 232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Talk To Me5:03
- A2Try My Love4:58
- A3Hey Sweety2:33
- A4Free Man3:05
- A5Don't Matter6:12
- B1Voodoo Chile4:45
- B2Ouiji4:53
- B3Mississippi Woman4:23
- B450 Years Older5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Moon are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 2012.
When was Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 2425-061.
How do I tell if my copy of Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2425-061, 2425 061, 2425 061 L, MP 2186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moon 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.