Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6331 950
- Format
- LP, Album
Socrates Drank The ConiumPhos
Vinyl pressings
Phos
by Socrates Drank The Conium · 1976
10 pressings2 countriesHard RockProg RockRock
Phos was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Phos
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Peters International PILPS-9013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PILPS-9013A-1 TR[circled]CR6/76 GOLSide A
PILPS-9013B-1 TR[circled]CR7/76 GOLSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Peters International PILPS-9013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Greece | Cobalt Music 5206999038269LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6331 950LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Starvation3:45
- A2Queen Of The Universe5:00
- A3Every Dream Comes To An End5:57
- A4The Bride3:38
- B1Killer2:28
- B2A Day In Heaven4:32
- B3Time Of Pain3:27
- B4Mountains7:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Phos are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Phos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Greece, US. One of them is Vertigo 6331 950.
How do I tell if my copy of Phos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6331 950, PILPS-9013) 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 Phos 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.