US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-0419--3S IRunout Side A
RPRM-0420--3S IRunout Side B
RPRM-0419Label A
RPRM-0420Label B
The AstronautsAstronauts Orbit Kampus
Vinyl pressings
Astronauts Orbit Kampus
by The Astronauts · 1964
16 pressings7 countriesSurfRock & RollGarage RockRock
Astronauts Orbit Kampus was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Astronauts Orbit Kampus
14 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-0421--3S A1 IMachine-stamped in Side A runout
RPRS-0422--3S I A1Machine-stamped in Side B runout
RPRS-0421Side A label matrix number
RPRS-0422Side B label matrix number
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-0421--1S A1 RSide A runout, stamped [R etched]
RPRS-0422--1S A1 R ⁞⁞Side B runout, stamped [R etched]
RPRS-0421Side A label
RPRS-0422Side B label
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-0421--3S A1 IMachine-stamped in Side A runout
RPRS-0422--3S I A1Machine-stamped in Side B runout
RPRS-0421Side A label matrix number
RPRS-0422Side B label matrix number
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-0419--2S HSide A runout stamped
RPRM-0420--2S HSide B runout stamped
RPRM-0419Side A label matrix number
RPRM-0420Side B label matrix number
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-0421--3S A1 IRunout side A
RPRS-0422--3S I A1Runout side B
RPRS-0421Label side A
RPRS-0422Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | RCA LPM-2903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor RD-7662First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Victor SHP-5372First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor RCD 820047", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| ? | South Africa | RCA Victor 31.884LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Johnny B. Goode2:40
- A2Be-Bop-a-Lu-La2:10
- A3Good Golly Miss Molly2:29
- A4Let The Good Times Roll2:17
- A5Linda Lou3:18
- A6Bony Moronie2:00
- B1Diddy Wah Diddy3:06
- B2Roll Over Beethoven3:00
- B3Shop Around3:24
- B4Greenback Dollar2:31
- B5Summertime2:29
- B6Sticks And Stones1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Astronauts Orbit Kampus are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Astronauts Orbit Kampus are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Astronauts Orbit Kampus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2903, released July 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Astronauts Orbit Kampus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2903, LSP-2903, RD-7662, SHP-5372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPRM-0419--3S I and RPRM-0420--3S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Astronauts Orbit Kampus 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.
