Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ohr OMM 56.012Ohr OMM 56 012
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Alpha Centauri
by Tangerine Dream · 1971
25 pressings11 countriesBerlin-SchoolElectronic
Alpha Centauri was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Alpha Centauri
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Ohr OMM 56.012 / Ohr OMM 56 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Ohr OMM 556 012 / Ohr OMM 556.012LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80479LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80479LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80479LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 314LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | PDU Pld. SQ 5096 / PDU Pld. SQ. 5096LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Japan | Odeon EOP-80479LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Ohr 940 509 / Cosmic Music 940.509LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Ohr 940 509 / Cosmic Music 940.509LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Ohr 940 509 / Cosmic Music 940.509LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2383 314LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Ohr YX-7125-AXLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Ohr YX-7125-AXLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Ohr YZ-96-AXLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Relativity 88561-8069-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | Castle Music ESMLP 346LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Earmark 42031LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Esoteric Recordings EREALP 1021 / Esoteric Reactive EREALP 1021LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Tiger Bay TB6065LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Tiger Bay TB6065CLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK & Ireland | Esoteric Recordings EREALP21021LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Esoteric Recordings EREALP 21021 / Esoteric Reactive EREALP 21021LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo, All Media, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo, All Media, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Virgin VMD 2222 / Ohr OMM 56 012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Ohr OMM 556.012 / Ohr OMM 556 012LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sunrise In The Third System4:20
- A2Fly And Collision Of Comas Sola13:05
- BAlpha Centauri22:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alpha Centauri are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Alpha Centauri are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1971 and 2022.
When was Alpha Centauri first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is Ohr OMM 56.012.
How do I tell if my copy of Alpha Centauri is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OMM 56.012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alpha Centauri 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.
