US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 1978
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMP 1978 C-A/D-B
The Sun Ra ArkestraMedia Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Media Dreams
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1978
15 pressings2 countriesFree JazzSpace-AgeElectronicJazz
Media Dreams 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 Media Dreams
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 1978
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMP 1978 C-A/D-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 1978
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMP 1978 C-A/D-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 1978
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMP 1978 C-A/D-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 1978
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CMP 1978 C-A/D-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Sun Ra Self-released)
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · pink and blue labels
- Runout / matrix
CMP 1978 A CMP 1978 C-A/D-BSide A
CMP 1978 D-B D-B 1978 D-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Not On Label (Sun Ra Self-released)First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | El Saturn Records 1978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Art Yard ARTYARD LP002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | Art Yard AYOOT002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | UK | Art Yard AYOOT002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | UK | Art Yard AYOOT002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | El Saturn Records Saturn # 197893LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Saturn Research
- A2Constellation
- A3Yera Of The Sun
- B1Media Dreams
- B2Twigs At Twilight
- B3An Unbeknowneth Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Media Dreams are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Media Dreams are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2019.
When was Media Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Media Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1978) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CMP 1978 C-A/D-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Media Dreams 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.
