Japan
July 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 28AH 2200TR
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ryuichi SakamotoNeo Geo
Vinyl pressings
Neo Geo
by Ryuichi Sakamoto · 1987
13 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Neo Geo was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Neo Geo
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Japan
July 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Terrapin 28AH 2200TR
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28AH-2200A1Side A, Stamped
28AH-2200B1Side B, Stamped
LP-A STERLING DMM - GCSide A, Etched
B STERLING DMM - GCSide B, Etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 460095 1CBS 460095 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4600095-1-A1Side A runout, variant 1
4600095-1-B1Side B runout, variant 1
4600095-1-A1 2 ASide A runout, variant 2
4600095-1-B1 2 ASide B runout, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic E 40994Epic BFE 40994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL40994-1A DMM G1 Sterling DMM GC A4Side A runout, variant 1
BL40994-1A DMM G1 Sterling DMM GC A11Side B runout, variant 1
AL40994-1A DMM G1 STERLING DMM GC A11Side A runout, variant 2
BL40994-1A DMM G1 STERLING DMM GC A6Side B runout, variant 2
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 460095 1CBS 460095-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX 219489 460095-1·1 ∆Side A Runout
MX 219490 460095·1 S2. ∆Side B Runout
MX219489Side A label
MX219490Side B label
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 460095 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-460095-1A-1 ARunout side A
01-460095-1B-1 ARunout side B
01-460095-1Label side A
01-460095-2Label side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 460095 1 / CBS 460095-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 460095 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS CBS 460095 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CJA 1114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Israel | CBS CBS 460095 1 / Terrapin CBS 460095 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Oro Masterworks MDO 460095First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | UK | CBS CBS 460095 1 / CBS 460095 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Epic E 40994 / Epic BFE 40994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Terrapin 28AH 2200TRFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AH 2200TRFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic BFE 40994 / Terrapin BFE 40994LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Japan | Great Tracks MHJL 318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Japan | Great Tracks MHJL 314~7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Blu-ray, Box Set · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Blu-ray, Box Set · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Before Long1:20
- A2Neo Geo5:05
- A3Risky5:25
- A4Free Trading5:25
- B1Shogunade4:33
- B2Parata4:18
- B3Okinawa Song - Chin Nuku Juushii5:15
- B4After All3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Neo Geo are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Neo Geo are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Neo Geo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Japan, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS/Sony 28AH 2200TR, released July 1, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Neo Geo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28AH 2200TR, CBS 460095 1, E 40994, 460095 1) 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 Neo Geo 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.
