India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX.5248Angel Records 3AEX5248
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 1281-T2 GDRunout stamped, side A
2XJE 1282-T2 RRRunout stamped, side B
2XJE. 1281Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 1282Matrix on label side B
S. D. BurmanAradhana
Vinyl pressings
Aradhana
by S. D. Burman · 1969
12 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackBollywoodHindustaniPop
Aradhana was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Aradhana
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX5248Angel Records 3AEX.5248
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 1281-T2Runout stamped- side A
2XJE 1282-T2 ARunout stamped- side B
2XJE. 1281Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 1282Matrix on label side B
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX.5248Angel Records 3AEX5248
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 1281-T2T1Matrix on label side A
2XJE 1282-T2T2T1Matrix on label side B
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCE 1186
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 1281-T2 RDRunout stamped, side A
2XJE 1282-T2 GDRunout stamped, side B
2XJE. 1281Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 1282Matrix on label side B
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 3AEX.5248
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | India | Angel Records 3AEX.5248 / Angel Records 3AEX5248First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Angel Records 3AEX5248 / Angel Records 3AEX.5248First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Angel Records 3AEX.5248 / Angel Records 3AEX5248First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Odeon MOCE 1186First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Odeon 3AEX.5248First yearLP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Malaysia | Roebuck Record SPLP 1055LP | LP |
| 1970 | South Africa | His Master's Voice JCLPI 12214LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | India | Saregama S6710S00018 / RP - Sanjiv Goenka Group S6710S00018LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | India | Saregama 8902057490211LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX. 5248 / Angel Records 3AEX5248LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Iran | Royal RL29LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Israel | His Master's Voice H 1002LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Roop Tera Mastana
- A2Gun Guna Rahe Hain Bhanvre
- A3Mere Sapnon Ki Rani
- A4Bagon Mein Bahar Hai
- B1Kora Kagaj Tha Yeh Man Mera
- B2Chanda Hai Tu Mera Suraj Hai Tu
- B3Saphal Hogi Teri Aradhana
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aradhana are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Aradhana are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Aradhana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in India. One of them is Angel Records 3AEX.5248.
How do I tell if my copy of Aradhana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3AEX.5248, 3AEX5248, MOCE 1186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XJE 1281-T2 GD and 2XJE 1282-T2 RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aradhana 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.