US
1976- Label and catalog number
- SRI Records SRI 770
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAP-2003-A AZSide A
MAP-2003-B JTPSide B
Steven HalpernSpectrum Suite
Vinyl pressings
Spectrum Suite
by Steven Halpern · 1976
19 pressings3 countriesNew AgeAmbientElectronic
Spectrum Suite 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 Spectrum Suite
3 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- SRI Records SRI 770
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- SRI Records SRI 770
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RE
- Runout / matrix
SRI-770-A (RE)side 1, etched
SRI-770-B MAP-2003-B (scratched out) JTPside 2, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | SRI Records SRI 770First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | SRI Records SRI 770First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | SRI Records SRI 770First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | SRI Records SRI 770LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | SRI Records ṠRİ-770 / SRI Records ṠRİ 770LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | SRI Records SRI•770 / SRI Records SRI-770LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Germany | Gramavision 18-7770-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7770-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7770-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7770-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Gramavision C28Y0227LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Gramavision C28Y0227LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Halpern Sounds HS 770LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Spectrum Suite
- A1Keynote C: Red
- A2Keynote D: Orange
- A3Keynote E: Yellow
- A4Keynote F: Green
- A5Keynote G: Blue
- A6Keynote A: Indigo
- A7Keynote B: Violet
- B1Be-Muse-Ment
- B2Trans-Pan Dance
- B3Rainbow Raga
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spectrum Suite are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Spectrum Suite are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.
When was Spectrum Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is SRI Records SRI 770.
How do I tell if my copy of Spectrum Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRI 770) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAP-2003-A AZ and MAP-2003-B JTP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spectrum Suite 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.