US
1981- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SR72881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR72881 A
SR72881 B
Sun RaOblique Parallax
Vinyl pressings
Oblique Parallax
by Sun Ra · 1981
10 pressings1 countrySpace-AgeFree ImprovisationJazz
Oblique Parallax was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Oblique Parallax
6 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SR72881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR72881 A
SR72881 B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SR72881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR72881 A
SR72881 B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SR72881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR72881 A
SR72881 B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SR72881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR72881 A
SR72881 B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SR72881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR72881 A
SR72881 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records SR72881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records SR72881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records SR72881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records SR72881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records SR72881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records SR72881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | El Saturn Records IX SR 72881LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | US | El Saturn Records SR 72881LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | US | El Saturn Records IX SR 72881LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | US | El Saturn Records IX SR 72881LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Oblique Parallax
- A2Vista Omniverse
- A3Celestial Realms
- BJourney Stars Beyond
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oblique Parallax are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oblique Parallax are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Oblique Parallax first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records SR72881.
How do I tell if my copy of Oblique Parallax is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR72881) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR72881 A and SR72881 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oblique Parallax 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.
