US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Halpern Sounds HS 786
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
HS 786-A
HS-786-B
Steven HalpernComfort Zone
Vinyl pressings
Comfort Zone
by Steven Halpern · 1980
10 pressings2 countriesNew AgeAmbientElectronic
Comfort Zone was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Comfort Zone
4 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Halpern Sounds HS 786
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KM 5696 A RE-1
ARHS-786-B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Halpern Sounds HS 786
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
HS 786-ASide One Runout Variant One
HS-786-BSide Two Runout Variant One
HS 786-A 11136 (3) + [Bird Symbol]Side One Runout Variant Two
HS-786-B 11137 (3) + [Bird Symbol]Side Two Runout Variant Two
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Halpern Sounds HS 786
- Format
- LP, Album · KM Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
+ KM + KM·5696 A RE·1
+ KM + ARHS·786 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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 786First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 786First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 786First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 786First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7786-1 / Halpern Sounds 18-7786-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7786-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7786-1 / Halpern Sounds 18-7786-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Japan | Halpern Sounds C28Y0226LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Halpern Sounds C28Y0226LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Halpern Sounds HS-786LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AComfort Zone Part I
- BComfort Zone Part II
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Comfort Zone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Comfort Zone are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was Comfort Zone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US. One of them is Halpern Sounds HS 786.
How do I tell if my copy of Comfort Zone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HS 786) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS 786-A and HS-786-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Comfort Zone 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.