US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS 40,003Poppy PYS 40003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-0578 - - 2S BiF ISide A runout
X4RS-0579 - - 2S B3ASide B runout
X4RS-0578Side A label
X4RS-0579Side B label
The Mandrake MemorialMedium
Vinyl pressings
Medium
by The Mandrake Memorial · 1969
10 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
Medium 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 Medium
6 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.
US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS 40,003Poppy PYS 40003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-0578 - - 3S HSide A runout
X4RS-0579 - - 3S HSide B runout
X4RS-0578Side A label
X4RS-0579Side B label
US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS 40,003Poppy PYS 40003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-0578 - - 2S A2A RSide A runout, variant 1
X4RS-0579 - - 2S AIC RSide B runout, variant 1
X4RS-0578 - - 2S B1F RSide A runout, variant 2
X4RS-0579 - - 2S - B3 A RSide B runout, variant 2
UK
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 8028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA PYS 40,003 X4R5 0578
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS 40,003
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Poppy PYS 40,003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Poppy PYS 40,003 / Poppy PYS 40003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Poppy PYS 40,003 / Poppy PYS 40003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Poppy PYS 40,003 / Poppy PYS 40003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | RCA PYS 40,003 X4R5 0578First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 740.669 (PYS 40.003)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Spain | Wah Wah Records WDLX002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Poppy PYS 40,003 / Poppy PYS 40003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Poppy PYS 40,003LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Snake Charmer2:45
- A2.aWitness The End
- A2.bCelebration
- A3Other Side3:25
- A4Last Number4:31
- B1After Pascal6:51
- B2Smokescreen5:06
- B3Barnaby Plum6:10
- B4Cassandra5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Medium are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Medium are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2012.
When was Medium first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Poppy PYS 40,003, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Medium is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PYS 40,003, SF 8028, PYS 40,003 X4R5 0578) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X4RS-0578 - - 2S BiF I and X4RS-0579 - - 2S B3A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Medium 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.