US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-5119
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BDS.5119 A-2 SON JreSide A Runout, etched
BDS.5119 B-2 SON JreSide B Runout, etched
Bell SoundBoth sides Runout stamped
Ron DanteThe Amazing Spider-Man: From Beyond The Grave - A Rockomic
Vinyl pressings
The Amazing Spider-Man: From Beyond The Grave - A Rockomic
by Ron Dante · 1972
12 pressings4 countriesDialogueAudiobookNon-MusicPop
The Amazing Spider-Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Amazing Spider-Man
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5119
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5119
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-5119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS.5119 A-2 SON JreSide A Runout, etched
BDS.5119 B-2 SON JreSide B Runout, etched
Bell SoundBoth sides Runout stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-5119
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Poster
- Runout / matrix
BDS.5119 A-2 Bell Sound SON JreSide A runout
BDS.5119 B-2 Bell Sound SON JreSide B runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-5119
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BDS.5119 A-3 - I - II SAESide A Runout, etched
BDS.5119 B-3 - I - II ARPSide B Runout, etched
Bell SoundBoth sides Runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Advance, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Advance, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Buddah Records YZ-9-DALP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Castle Communications FUNPD001LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Episode I: Peter's Nightmare5:29
- A2Theme From Spider-Man2:18
- A3Episode II: Spider-Man Remembers5:23
- A4Such A Groove To Be Free3:16
- A5Episode III: Spider-Man's Dilemma3:20
- B1Episode IV: A Strange Ally1:23
- B2Stronger The Man3:35
- B3Episode IV: A Strange Ally (Cont'd)4:58
- B4Goin' Cross Town2:02
- B5Episode V: From Beyond The Grave6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Amazing Spider-Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Amazing Spider-Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1988.
When was The Amazing Spider-Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada. One of them is Buddah Records BDS-5119.
How do I tell if my copy of The Amazing Spider-Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS-5119, BDS 5119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS.5119 A-2 SON Jre and BDS.5119 B-2 SON Jre. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Amazing Spider-Man 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.