Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2907 016
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2907 016 AMatrix Side A
2907 016 BMatrix Side B
2YS3746-3 2907016-1Runout Side A, Variant 1
2YS3747-3 2907016-2Runout Side B, Variant 1
Sebastian HardieFour Moments
Vinyl pressings
Four Moments
by Sebastian Hardie · 1975
12 pressings5 countriesProg RockRock
Four Moments was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Four Moments
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2907 016
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2907 016
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2907 016 ASide A label
2907 016 BSide B label
2907016 1 2YS3746-3
2907016 2 2YS3747-3
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 290 7016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1071
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1071
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISKRunout Side A/B, stamped
SRM-1-1071 A-CAN1 G.K.[masterdisk stamp] QRunout Side A
SRM-1-1071 B-CAN1 G.K.[masterdisk stamp] QRunout Side B
2480 352Label Side A/B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2907 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2907 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2907 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 290 7016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1071First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | Mercury 9286 020LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7162LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7162LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury BT-5190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 17PP-8LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Four Moments
- B1Rosanna
- B2Openings
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Moments are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Four Moments are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was Four Moments first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Australia, US, Canada. One of them is Polydor 2907 016.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Moments is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2907 016, 290 7016, SRM-1-1071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2907 016 A and 2907 016 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Moments 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.