Vinyl pressings
by The Grateful Dead · 1969
Aoxomoxoa 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.
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 9 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.
P o 39493 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1C C3Side A runout, variant 1
P o 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 -1H A3Side B runout, variant 1
P o 39493 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1C C3Side A runout, variant 2
P o 39494 WS 1790 B 1C B3Side B runout, variant 2
o T 1 39494 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1D-Variant 1: Side A Runout
o T 1 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 -1A-Variant 1: Side B Runout
T 1 39494 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1AVariant 2: Side A Runout
T 1 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 -1AVariant 2: Side B Runout
T 1 39494 WS 1790 A-1A- oSide A Runout, Etched [o, stamped]
T 1 39494 WS 1790 B-1A- oSide B Runout, Etched [o, stamped]
T 1 39493 WS 1790 A. RE-1 -1D. A2 oSide A Runout, Etched [o, stamped], Variation 2
T 1 39494 WS 1790 B. RE-1 -1D. A6 oSide B Runout, Etched [o, stamped], Variation 2
Ƨ I 39493 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1E. oSide 1 Runout, Etched
S 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 o -1GSide 2 Runout, Etched
0Stamped Side 1 & 2
S39493-RE1Side 1 Label
S \ 39493 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1B O B 2Side A Matrix
S \ 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 -1B O A 4Side B Matrix
S \ 39493 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1B O B 2Side A Matrix
S \ 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 -1B O A 1Side B Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records SLPW 1558 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records SLPW. 1558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WLS 1790 / Warner Bros. Records WLS 1790First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records BP-8745First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WBS 1790 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WBS.1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790 / Warner Bros. Records WS.1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records S 50.074LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 7599-27178-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790 / Rhino Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2011 | Europe | Rhino Records 8122797817 / Warner Bros. Records 8122-79781-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790 / Rhino Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Warner Bros. Records RPD1 1790 / Rhino Records 603497856091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2019 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records RCV1 591257 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 081227911126LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1790LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2020 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records R1 591257 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 603497847785LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2020 | Italy | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1790LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2020 | Italy | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1790LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Rhino Entertainment LLC R1 591257 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 603497847785LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Rhino Records R1 591257 / Warner Records Inc. 603497847785LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records K 46027 / Warner Bros. Records K 46 027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-4529WLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records BP-8745LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790LP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
75 vinyl pressings of Aoxomoxoa are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1969 and 2024.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1790, released June 1969.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WS 1790, SLPW 1558, WLS 1790, WBS 1790) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P o 39493 WS 1790 A RE-1 -1C C3 and P o 39494 WS 1790 B RE-1 -1H A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
