US
2009- Label and catalog number
- Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLP008
- Format
- LP, Album · White
- Runout / matrix
S-68929 MASTERDISK
S-68930 MASTERDISK
S-68931 MASTERDISK
S-68932 MASTERDISK
The Mars VoltaOctahedron
Vinyl pressings
Octahedron
by The Mars Volta · 2009
10 pressings3 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Octahedron was first pressed on vinyl in 2009. 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 Octahedron
4 pressings came out in 2009, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
2009- Label and catalog number
- Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLPE008
- Format
- LP, Album · White
- Runout / matrix
84847 IA RLPe 008 LPRunout side A
84847 IB RLPe 008 LPRunout side B
84847 IC RLPe 008 LPRunout side C
84847 ID RLPe 008 LPRunout side D
Europe
2009- Label and catalog number
- Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLPE008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RLPe 008 LP 84847 1ASide A
RLPe 008 LP 84847 2BSide B
RLPe 008 LP 84847 1CSide C
RLPe 008 LP 84847 1DSide D
Europe
2009- Label and catalog number
- Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLPE008
- Format
- LP, Album · Grey / White
- Runout / matrix
84847 IA RLPe 008 LPSide A
84847 IB RLPe 008 LPSide B
84847 IC RLPe 008 LPSide C
84847 ID RLPe 008 LPSide D
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.
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLPE008First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | Europe | Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLPE008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | Europe | Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLPE008First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLP008First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Clouds Hill CH185LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | UK, Europe & US | Clouds Hill CH 185 / Rodriguez Lopez Productions CH 185LP, LP, All Media, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Rodriguez Lopez Productions CH185 / Clouds Hill CH185LP, LP, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Clouds Hill CH 185 / Rodriguez Lopez Productions CH 185LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Clouds Hill CH185LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLP-008LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Since We've Been Wrong7:22
- A2Teflon5:05
- B1Halo Of Nembutals5:36
- B2With Twilight As My Guide7:54
- C1Cotopaxi3:40
- C2Desperate Graves4:58
- D1Copernicus7:24
- D2Luciforms8:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Octahedron are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Octahedron are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2009 and 2024.
When was Octahedron first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2009, in US, Europe. One of them is Rodriguez Lopez Productions RLP008.
How do I tell if my copy of Octahedron is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP008, RLPE008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-68929 MASTERDISK and S-68930 MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Octahedron 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.
