Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus 9 LSP-4830
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BPRS-6983Runout side A
BPRS-6984Runout side B
BPRS-6983Label side A
BPRS-6984Label side B
The Guess WhoArtificial Paradise
Vinyl pressings
Artificial Paradise
by The Guess Who · 1973
14 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock
Artificial Paradise was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Artificial Paradise
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4830
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BPRS 6983-7S-A3B RVariant 1 - side A
BPRS 6984-8S-A2F RVariant 1 - side B
BPRS-6983-3S A1Variant 2 - side A
BPRS-6984-3S A2Variant 2 - side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4830
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BPRS-6983-3S A2 ⅠSide A Runout, variant 1
BPRS-6984-3S A1 ⅠSide B Runout, variant 1
BPRS-6983-3S Ⅰ A1Side A Runout, variant 2
BPRS-6984-3S A1 ⅠSide B Runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 4830
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BPRS-6983-1S HA runout etched; H stamped
BPRS-6984-1S HB runout etched; H stamped
BPRS-6983A label
BPRS-6984B label
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4830
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BPRS-6893Label A Side
BPRS-6894Label B Side
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA LSP 4830
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4830First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Nimbus 9 LSP-4830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA LSP 4830First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA LSP 4830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | RCA RCA-6087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | RCA RCA-6087First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | RCA 38-464 / RCA Victor 38-464First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | RCA Victor LSP-4830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4830First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor LSP 4830First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPVS-1370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA VICTOR LSP-4830LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bye Bye Babe2:46
- A2Samantha's Living Room3:27
- A3Rock And Roller Steam3:20
- A4Follow Your Daughter Home3:41
- A5Those Show Biz Shoes6:48
- B1All Hashed Out4:41
- B2Orly2:55
- B3Lost And Found Town3:50
- B4Hamba Gahle-Usalang Gahle4:55
- B5The Watcher3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Artificial Paradise are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Artificial Paradise are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Artificial Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Nimbus 9 LSP-4830.
How do I tell if my copy of Artificial Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4830, LSP 4830, RCA-6087, 38-464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BPRS-6983 and BPRS-6984. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Artificial Paradise 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.
