UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10015-3LSide A runout, stamped
ZAL-10016-4LSide B runout, stamped
ZAL 10015Side A label
ZAL 10016Side B label
Vinyl pressings
An Astromusical Odyssey
by Sounds Galactic · 1971
17 pressings11 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningElectronicJazz
An Astromusical Odyssey was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 An Astromusical Odyssey
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10015-3LRunout, stamped, side 1
ZAL-10016-4LRunout, stamped, side 2
ZAL 10015Side 1 label
ZAL 10016Side 2 label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44154
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10015-3L : : JT 1Side A Runout, Stamped
ZAL-10016-3L C JT 1Side B Runout, Stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44154 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4208
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44154
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca PFS 4208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | London Records SP 44154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Colombia | London Records SP 44154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 891-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 891-PFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Decca PFS 4208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Decca PFS 4208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Decca PFS 4208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Decca PFS 4208LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | London Records SP 44154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | London Records SP 44154 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Uruguay | London Records SP 44154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | London Records SP-44154LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | London Records SP-44154LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records SP-44154LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Decca 6.25404LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From '2001'
- A2Spinning Wheel
- A3Aquarius
- A4Nocturne
- A5Across The Universe
- B1Up Up And Away
- B2Good Morning Starshine
- B3Telstar
- B4Clair De Lune
- B5Round Trip Mars
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Astromusical Odyssey are there?
17 vinyl pressings of An Astromusical Odyssey are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1971 and 1982.
When was An Astromusical Odyssey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4208.
How do I tell if my copy of An Astromusical Odyssey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4208, SP 44154, SP 44154 DJ, SLK 16 891-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-10015-3L and ZAL-10016-4L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Astromusical Odyssey 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.