UK
October 24, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records SAPCOR 10
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SAPCOR 10 A-1Stamped A
SAPCOR 10 B-2Stamped B
SAPCOR 10ALabel A
SAPCOR 10BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Space
by The Modern Jazz Quartet · 1969
27 pressings12 countriesPost BopModalJazz
Space 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 Space
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
November 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records STAO-3360
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-3360-F1 [IAM in triangle]Side 1 Runout
STAO-2-3360-X5 [IAM in triangle]Side 2 Runout
STAO1-3360Side 1 Label
STAO2-3360Side 2 Label
Japan
October 24, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records AP 8847
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Vinyl, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SAPCOR 10 A-1Runout side A, variant 1
SAPCOR 10 B-2Runout side B, variant 1
SAPCOR-10-A 3S 1 〄 0BRunout side A, variant 2
SAPCOR-10-B 2S2 3 〄Runout side B, variant 2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records SAPCOR 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAPCOR 10 A-1Stamped A
SAPCOR 10 B-2Stamped B
SAPCOR10-ALabel A
SAPCOR10-BLabel B
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records SAPCOR 10Apple Records 3C 062-90894
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
90894-A - 16-12-69 IIRunout, A side
90894-B - 9-12-69 IRunout, B side
90894 ALabel, A side
90894 BLabel, B side
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records AP 8847
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SAPCOR-10-A 3S 2 〄 11SFRunout side A, stamped
SAPCOR-10-B 2S 5 〄Runout side B, stamped
SAPCOR 10ALabel side A
SAPCOR 10BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Apple Records SAPCOR 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Apple Records SAPCOR 10 / Apple Records 3C 062-90894First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AP 8847First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Apple Records SAPCOR 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Apple Records SAPCOR 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AP 8847First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | UK | Apple Records SAPCOR 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Apple Records STAO-3360First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Apple Records XS 10006 / Apple Records X/XS 10006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Argentina | Apple Records X/XS 10006LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Brazil | Apple Records APCOR-10LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Brazil | Apple Records SAPCOR 10LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Apple Records STAO-3360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Apple Records 2 C 062-90894LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Apple Records 2 C 062-90894LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Spain | Hispavox HAPS 501-03 / Apple Records HAPS 501-03LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records STAO 3360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records STAO-3360 / Apple Records 3360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records STAO-5-3360 / Apple Records STAO 5-3360LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records STAO 3360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records STAO 3360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records STAO-3360 / Apple Records 3360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Apple Records SAPCOR 10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Apple Records SAPCOR 10 / Apple Records 7243 8 53816 1 4LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Apple Records 2 C 062-90894LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Apple Records 2 C 062-90894LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Visitor From Venus5:40
- A2Visitor From Mars7:18
- A3Here's That Rainy Day4:20
- B1Dilemma5:48
- B2Adagio From Concierto De Aranjuez10:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Space are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1969 and 1996.
When was Space first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Apple Records SAPCOR 10, released October 24, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Space is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAPCOR 10, STAO-3360, AP 8847) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAPCOR 10 A-1 and SAPCOR 10 B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space 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.
