US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5153
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-5153-AA-Side Runout Etching
S-5153-BB-Side Runout Etching
S-5153-AA-Side Label
S-5153-BB-Side Label
The California Poppy PickersHair-Aquarius
Vinyl pressings
Hair-Aquarius
by The California Poppy Pickers · 1969
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRockPop
Hair-Aquarius 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 Hair-Aquarius
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor S-5153
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-5153-AA-Side Runout Etching
S-5153-BB-Side Runout Etching
S-5153 (A)A-Side Label
S-5153 (B)B-Side Label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5153
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- Continental Records SZB 8241
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor S-5153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Alshire S-5153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Continental Records SZB 8241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Alshire S-5153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Astor QS-9LP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Audio Spectrum QS 9LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Spain | Yupy S - 14.015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Gramusic GM-Q 0001LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | US | Alshire S-5153LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Budget Sound, Inc. 70425LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5153LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In
- A2Hair
- A3Back In The USSR
- A4Clean Up You Own Back Yard
- A5Sunshine Summer Days
- B1Oh Happy Day
- B2Israelites
- B3Yellow Submarine
- B4Narrow People
- B5It's Written All Over My Face
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hair-Aquarius are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hair-Aquarius are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1979.
When was Hair-Aquarius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Alshire S-5153.
How do I tell if my copy of Hair-Aquarius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-5153, SZB 8241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-5153-A and S-5153-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hair-Aquarius 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.