US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records CMIJ 78
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Disco 3000
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1978
18 pressings4 countriesFree JazzSpace-AgeElectronicJazz
Disco 3000 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Disco 3000
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records CMIJ 78
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMIJ 78 ASide A
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records CMIJ 78
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records CMIJ 78
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records CMIJ 78
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMIJ 78 A
CMIJ 78 B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records CMIJ 78
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Saturn Gemini CMIJ 78LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records CMIJ 78 / Saturn Gemini CMIJ 78LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Saturn Gemini CMIJ 78LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Art Yard ARTYARD LP001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2005 | UK | Art Yard ARTYARD LP001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2009 | UK & Europe | Kindred Spirits KSAY-1 / Art Yard KSAY-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2009 | UK & Europe | Kindred Spirits KSAY-1 / Art Yard KSAY-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Art Yard COSMO ALIENS 001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- ADisco 3000
- B1Third Planet
- B2Friendly Galaxy
- B3Dance Of The Cosmo-Aliens
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco 3000 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Disco 3000 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 2018.
When was Disco 3000 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records CMIJ 78.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco 3000 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CMIJ 78) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco 3000 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.
