Turkey
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 69852Melodi 69852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
The Fifth DimensionAquarius / Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
Vinyl pressings
Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
by The Fifth Dimension · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesFunkPsychedelicSoulFunk / Soul
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 Aquarius
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Turkey | Liberty 69852 / Melodi 69852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records BELL GT83X7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Bell Records BELL GT 83X / Golden Treasures BELL GT 83X7", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Bell Records 25,0007", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Bell Records 25,0007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Flashback Records AFS 9489 / Arista AFS 94897", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bell Records 25,0007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bell Records 25,0007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bell Records 25,0007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Bell Records 25,0007", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AAquarius / Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)4:53
- BThe Worst That Could Happen2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquarius are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Aquarius are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Aquarius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Turkey. One of them is Liberty 69852.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquarius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 69852) 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 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.
