US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9545
- Format
- LP, Album · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 9545-SA HUBSide A Runout
AL 9545-SB HUBSide B Runout
AL 9545 SASide A Label
AL 9545 SBSide B Label
The Jeff Lorber FusionGalaxian
Vinyl pressings
Galaxian
by The Jeff Lorber Fusion · 1981
12 pressings5 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Galaxian was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Galaxian
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL8-8119
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-8-8119-SA-2 A1 ESide 1, etched
AL-8-8119-SB-2 A2 CSide 2, etched
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9545
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 9545-SA P4A-side runout [variant 1]
AL 9545-SB ˣB-side runout [variant 1]
AL 9545-SA - 1A B3 e sA-side runout, etched [variant 2]
AL 9545-SB - 1A A16 / sB-side runout, etched [variant 2]
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9545
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AL 9545-SA CT1 DA-side runout (Etched except D is stamped), Variant 1
T2 AL 9545-SB CT1 AB-side runout (Etched except A is stamped) , Variant 1
T1 AL 9545-SA CT1 D3A-side runout (Etched except D is stamped), Variant 2
T2 AL 9545-SB CT2 AB-side runout (Etched except A is stamped) , Variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9545
- Format
- LP, Album · Club Edition
- Runout / matrix
AL 9545-SA P4 AA-side runout
AL 9545-SB X A PB-side runout
AL 9545 SAA-side label
AL 9545 SBB-side label
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9545
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Arista AL 9545First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | Arista AR-1072 (AL 9545)First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9545First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL8-8119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9545LP, Album, Test Pressing, Promo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Promo · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9545First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9545First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9545First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9545LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista AL8-8119LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Monster Man3:29
- A2Seventh Mountain5:20
- A3Magic Lady4:43
- A4Night Love5:10
- B1Spur Of The Moment4:13
- B2Think Back And Remember4:18
- B3Bright Sky4:16
- B4Galaxian4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Galaxian are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Galaxian are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Galaxian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, Japan, Philippines and more. One of them is Arista AL 9545.
How do I tell if my copy of Galaxian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 9545, AL8-8119, 25RS-130, AR-1072 (AL 9545)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 9545-SA HUB and AL 9545-SB HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Galaxian 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.