US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 101679
- Format
- LP, Album
The Sun Ra ArkestraOn Jupiter
Vinyl pressings
On Jupiter
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1979
15 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzFree FunkFree JazzJazz-Funk
On Jupiter was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 On Jupiter
8 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 101679
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 101679
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
101679ASide A
101679BSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 101679A
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 101679
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow labels/generic cover
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 101679
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 101679First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Art Yard ART YARD LP 004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Kindred Spirits LP KSAY-4N / Art Yard LP KSAY-4NLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2010 | Netherlands | Kindred Spirits KSAY-4 / Art Yard KSAY-4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2010 | Netherlands | Kindred Spirits KSAY-4N / Art Yard KSAY-4NLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Netherlands | Art Yard ARTYARD 444LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Netherlands | Art Yard ARTYARD 444LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Strut STRUT476LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1On Jupiter
- A2UFO
- BSeductive Fantasy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On Jupiter are there?
15 vinyl pressings of On Jupiter are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was On Jupiter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records 101679.
How do I tell if my copy of On Jupiter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101679, 101679A) 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 On Jupiter 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.
