US
1967- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 407
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SR-9956-2-O -BP- El SaturnSide A runout etched
SR-9956-2-P -BP- El SaturnSide A runout etched
The Sun Ra ArkestraAngels And Demons At Play
Vinyl pressings
Angels And Demons At Play
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1967
13 pressings2 countriesFree JazzHard BopJazz
Angels And Demons At Play was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Angels And Demons At Play
3 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Saturn Records 407
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SR-9956-2-O -BP-Side A runout etched
SR-9956-2-P -BP-Side A runout etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Saturn Records 407
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SR-9956-2-O -BP- El SaturnSide A runout etched
SR-9956-2-P -BP- El SaturnSide A runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | El Saturn Records 407First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Saturn Records 407First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Saturn Records 407First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | ABC Impulse! AS-9245 / Impulse! AS-9245LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-9245 / ABC Records AS-9245LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Saturn Research 407LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2004 | US | Saturn Research SR-9956-2-OLP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | US | El Saturn Records 407LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | WaxTime 771917LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL914HLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Cornbread Records CRNBR16039LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL914HGLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950731LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Tiny Pyramids3:36
- A2Between Two Worlds1:56
- A3Music From The World Tomorrow2:20
- A4Angels And Demons At Play2:56
- B1Urnack3:45
- B2Medicine For A Nightmare2:15
- B3A Call For All Demons4:12
- B4Demon's Lullaby2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angels And Demons At Play are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Angels And Demons At Play are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1967 and 2022.
When was Angels And Demons At Play first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records 407.
How do I tell if my copy of Angels And Demons At Play is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 407) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR-9956-2-O -BP- El Saturn and SR-9956-2-P -BP- El Saturn. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angels And Demons At Play 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.
