US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philly Jazz PJ666
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OO PJ 666-A RE 2hand-etched runout A
OO PJ 666 B RE 2hand-etched runout B
Sun RaLanquidity
Vinyl pressings
Lanquidity
by Sun Ra · 1978
11 pressings2 countriesAvant-garde JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Lanquidity was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Lanquidity
3 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philly Jazz PJ666
- Format
- LP, Album · Paste on sleeve
- Runout / matrix
PJ 666-A RE 2hand-etched runout A
PJ 666 B RE 2hand-etched runout B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philly Jazz PJ666
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PJ 666 A 00Variation 1, hand-etched runout side A
PJ 666 B 00Variation 1, hand-etched runout side B
77 PJ 666 AVariation 2, hand-etched runout side A
77 PJ 666 BVariation 2, hand-etched runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Philly Jazz PJ666First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Philly Jazz PJ666First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Philly Jazz PJ666First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Philly Jazz PJ666LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Strut STRUT237LPB / Art Yard STRUT237LPBLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Strut STRUT237LP / Art Yard STRUT237LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2021 | US | Strut STRUT237LPVMP / Art Yard STRUT237LPVMPLP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Strut STRUT237LPC / Art Yard STRUT237LPCLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Philly Jazz PJ666LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Philly Jazz PJ666LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Philly Jazz PJ666LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Lanquidity8:19
- A2Where Pathways Meet6:30
- A3That's How I Feel8:09
- B1Twin Stars Of Thence9:30
- B2There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of)10:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lanquidity are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lanquidity are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2024.
When was Lanquidity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Philly Jazz PJ666.
How do I tell if my copy of Lanquidity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PJ666) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OO PJ 666-A RE 2 and OO PJ 666 B RE 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lanquidity 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.
