UK
November 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHAR 5009 A - 1 G KT 1Side A Runout stamped
SHAR 5009 B - 1 G KT 1Side B Runout stamped
SHAR 5009ASide A Label
SHAR 5009BSide B Label
Syd BarrettOctopus
Vinyl pressings
Octopus
by Syd Barrett · 1969
11 pressings3 countriesAcousticPsychedelic RockRock
Octopus was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Octopus
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
November 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
November 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · embossed KT stamp
- Runout / matrix
SHAR 5009 A - 1 R KT 1Side A Runout stamped
SHAR 5009 B - 1 G KT 1Side B Runout stamped
SHAR 5009ASide A Label
SHAR 5009BSide B Label
UK
November 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · embossed KTJ stamp
- Runout / matrix
SHAR 5009 A - 1 R KT 1Side A Runout stamped
SHAR 5009 B - 1 G KT 1Side B Runout stamped
SHAR 5009ASide A Label
SHAR 5009BSide B Label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5009
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SHAR 5009 A-1 G KT 1Side A runout
SHAR 5009 B-1 G KT 1Side B runout
SHAR 5009ASide A label
SHAR 5009BSide B label
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5009First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Harvest 2C 006-04435 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France | Harvest 2C 006-04435 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered |
| 2011 | Europe | Harvest 5099964037974 / EMI Music Merchandise 50999640379747", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Harvest 2 c006-044357", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | France | Harvest 2C 006-04435 M7", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
| ? | France | Harvest 2C 006-04435 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOctopus3:47
- BGolden Hair1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Octopus are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Octopus are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 2011.
When was Octopus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Harvest HAR 5009, released November 14, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Octopus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAR 5009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHAR 5009 A - 1 G KT 1 and SHAR 5009 B - 1 G KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Octopus 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.
