France
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- IF Records 49257IF Records 49.257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 49257 ARunout Side A
[Areacem logo] 49257BRunout Side B
Space ArtOnyx
Vinyl pressings
Onyx
by Space Art · 1977
12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popExperimentalElectronic
Onyx was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Onyx
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 503
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
AHA 503 A-1 ◊MBSide A etched
AHA 503 B-1 ◊MBSide B etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AHA 503 A-1<>MB JRunout side A
AHA 503 B-1<>MB JRunout side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Solid Centre
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 101 S 1 320 24 1• 2Runout side A
2044 101 S 2 320 Made in Austria 24 1• 2Runout side 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Carrere 2044 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-11303First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Carrere 2044 101First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Blu Records BLR 512First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 6061 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHA 503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHA 503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHA 503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHA 503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | IF Records 49257 / IF Records 49.257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Carrere 14.8817" | 7" |
| 1989 | France | Pause Records 148017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOnyx3:36
- BAxus3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Onyx are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Onyx are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was Onyx first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is IF Records 49257, released March 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Onyx is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49257, AHA 503, 2044 101, CA-11303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Areacem logo] 49257 A and [Areacem logo] 49257B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Onyx 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.