US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ADP-9438
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ADP-9438-SA-ES1 EMW STERLINGA Runout
ADP-9438 SAA Label
ADP-9438 SBB Label
ADP-9438-SB-ES1 EMW STERLING
The Alan Parsons ProjectStereotomy
Vinyl pressings
Stereotomy
by The Alan Parsons Project · 1985
19 pressings10 countriesRock
Stereotomy was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Stereotomy
6 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 104495
- Format
- 7"
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista F-602.140
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 602 135-000Arista 602 135
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DM 602135 A-1/85 S IISide A
DM 602135 B-1/85 S IISide B
Mexico
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista Records, Inc. SP 154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ESPECIAL 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista 104495First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Germany | Arista 602 135-000 / Arista 602 135First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1985 | Mexico | Arista Records, Inc. SP 154First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Arista ESPECIAL 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista F-602.140First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Arista ADP-9438First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AS1-94437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 107 9007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 602 14012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista 0334A / Arista 03347", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista A-107.9007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Arista ARIST 12-654 / Arista ARIST 1265412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Arista ARIST 6547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-94437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AStereotomy (LP Version)7:15
- BUrbania (Instrumental)4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stereotomy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Stereotomy are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Stereotomy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Spain, Germany and more. One of them is Arista ADP-9438.
How do I tell if my copy of Stereotomy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ADP-9438, 104495, F-602.140, 602 135-000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ADP-9438-SA-ES1 EMW STERLING and ADP-9438 SA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stereotomy 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.
