UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30103Polydor 2460 106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30103-A1Side A runout
BLP 30103-B1Side B runout
BLP 30103-ASide A label
Vinyl pressings
Pictures Of Infinity
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1971
20 pressings6 countriesFree JazzSpace-AgeJazz
Pictures Of Infinity was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Pictures Of Infinity
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30103Polydor 2460 106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90 2460106 (stamped) A (steched) B(crossed)//1∇420 1 1 5 (stamped)Side A
90 2460106 (stamped) B (steched) A(crossed)//1∇420 1 1 3 (stamped)Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30103Polydor 2460 106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mislabel
- Runout / matrix
2460106 A//1∇420 1 1 1Side A - Runout
2460106 B//1∇420 1 1 1 1Side B - Runout
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30103Freedom BLP 30103
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Black Lion Records BLP 30103 / Freedom BLP 30103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30103 / Polydor 2460 106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30103 / Polydor 2460 106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30103 / Polydor 2460 106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Intercord 127 015 / Black Lion Records 28 421-4 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Intercord 28 421-4 U / Black Lion Records 28 421-4 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Intercord 28 421-4 U / Black Lion Records 28 421-4 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-106LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-106LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | Freedom 278.080 / Freedom BLP 30.103LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Italy | Black Lion Records BLP 30102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | ORG Music ORGM-2014LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | ORG Music ORGM-2014LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | ORG Music ORGM-2014LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Black Lion Records BLP 30103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Black Lion Records 65.115 / Carrere 65115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30103LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 106 / Black Lion Records BLP 30103LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Somewhere There15:10
- A2Outer Spaceways Incorporated7:02
- B1Saturn6:08
- B2Song Of The Sparer4:22
- B3Spontaneous Simplicity7:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pictures Of Infinity are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Pictures Of Infinity are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 2024.
When was Pictures Of Infinity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30103.
How do I tell if my copy of Pictures Of Infinity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30103-A1 and BLP 30103-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pictures Of Infinity 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.
