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Stratosfear

by Tangerine Dream · 1976

79 pressings21 countriesKrautrockAmbientElectronic

Stratosfear 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 Stratosfear

26 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 15 countries. 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.

Germany

1976
Label and catalog number
Virgin 28 146 XOT
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

28146 A-1/76SSide A runout, stamped - variant 1

28146 B-1/76SSide B runout, stamped - variant 1

28146 A-1/76S Made in GermanySide A runout, stamped - variant 2

28146 B-1/76S Made in GermanySide B runout, stamped - variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Virgin V 2068Virgin V2068
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

V·2068·A4 BRunout side A, variant 1

V̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶8̶ ̶B̶6̶ V 2068 B6 S̶T̶ ̶V̶ ̶2̶0̶6̶8̶-̶B̶-̶5̶ ARunout side B, variant 1

V·2068·A4 XXXXX 36 044 28146 A-1/76S BRunout side A, variant 2

V̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶8̶ ̶B̶6̶ V 2068 B6 2 S̶T̶ ̶V̶ ̶2̶0̶6̶8̶-̶B̶-̶5̶ ARunout side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Virgin V 2068
Format
LP, Album · Sonopress
Runout / matrix

V2068 A5 28146 A-1/76SA SIDE stamped

V2068 B5 28146 B-1/76SB SIDE stamped

Full details of this pressing

UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Virgin V 2068Virgin V2068
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

V.2068.A5 B 28146 A-1/76S 3 5 044 xxxxxSide A runout

V 2068 B-2 PF ⋀Side B runout

V 2068-ASide A label

V 2068-BSide B label

Full details of this pressing

UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Virgin V 2068Virgin V2068
Format
LP, Album · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

V-2068 A-2 pfRunout Side A, variant 1

V·2068·B3Runout Side B, variant 1

V 2068 - A3 ALRunout Side A, variant 2

V2068- B-2 pfRunout Side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1976
Label and catalog number
Virgin V 2068
Format
LP, Album · Sonopress
Runout / matrix

V2068 A5 28146 A-1/76SA SIDE stamped

V2068 B5 28146 B-1/76SB SIDE stamped

"For best results play at 25RPM"A side Etched

"I won't scratch yours if you don't scratch mine"B Side Etched

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 79 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s43 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976AustraliaVirgin L 36052 / Virgin V 2068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976AustraliaVirgin L 36052 / Virgin V 2068First yearLP, Album, MisprintLP, Album, Misprint
1976AustraliaVirgin Records Ltd. L 36052 / Virgin Records Ltd. V 2068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976AustriaVirgin 28 146 XOTFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976CanadaVirgin V 2068First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976CanadaVirgin V 2068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976FranceVirgin 940 533 / Virgin (V2068)First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976FranceVirgin 940 533 / Virgin 940.533First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976GermanyVirgin 28 146 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976GermanyAriola 65 290 9LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1976GreeceVirgin 2J 064-98572First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976IrelandVirgin V2068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976IsraelVirgin V 2068 / The General Music Co. Ramat Gan BAN V 2068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976ItalyVirgin VIL 12068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976NetherlandsVirgin TCV 2068First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 43 pressings from the 1970s
1980s18 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980SpainVirgin 28146-I / Virgin 28.146-ILP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1981SpainVirgin 28146-I / Virgin 28.146-ILP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1981UKVirgin V 2068 / Virgin V2068LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981USVirgin International VI 2068LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981USVirgin International VI 2068LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1982JapanVirgin VIP-4152LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1982VenezuelaBeta Record C.A. LPBS-1067LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984CanadaVirgin V 2068LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1984CanadaVirgin V 2068LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1984GreeceVirgin 062-VG 50054LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984UKVirgin OVED 70LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984UKVirgin OVED 70LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1985ItalyVirgin OVED 70LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1986EuropeVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo
1986NetherlandsVirgin 28 146 XOT / Virgin 28 146 270LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
All 18 pressings from the 1980s
2010s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2012EuropeVirgin VR2068LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Year unknown17 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaVirgin V 2068LP, AlbumLP, Album
?CanadaVirgin V2068LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?EuropeVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?EuropeVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FranceVirgin 70040LP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceVirgin 202 621LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceVirgin 2473 721LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceVirgin 2473 721LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?ItalyVirgin VIL 12068LP, AlbumLP, Album
?NetherlandsVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?NetherlandsVirgin V 2068LP, AlbumLP, Album
?NetherlandsVirgin 28 146 XOTLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?New ZealandVirgin V 2068LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
All 17 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. A1Stratosfear10:04
  2. A2The Big Sleep In Search Of Hades4:45
  3. B13 AM At The Border Of The Marsh From Okefenokee8:10
  4. B2Invisible Limits11:40

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Stratosfear are there?

79 vinyl pressings of Stratosfear are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1976 and 2012.

When was Stratosfear first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 28 146 XOT.

How do I tell if my copy of Stratosfear is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28 146 XOT, V 2068, PZ 34427, L 36052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 28146 A-1/76S and 28146 B-1/76S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Stratosfear 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.

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