US
1969- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 406El Saturn Records LP #406
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR-9956-F -BP-Runout side A, etched
SR-9956-II-E -BP-Runout side B, etched
The Sun Ra ArkestraThe Nubians Of Plutonia
Vinyl pressings
The Nubians Of Plutonia
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1969
14 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
The Nubians Of Plutonia was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Nubians Of Plutonia
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | El Saturn Records 406 / El Saturn Records LP #406LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1969 | US | El Saturn Records 406 / El Saturn Records LP #406LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1969 | US | El Saturn Records 406 / El Saturn Records LP #406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | ABC Impulse! AS-9242 / Impulse! AS-9242LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-9242 / ABC Records AS-9242LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Saturn Research LP 406LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Saturn Research LP#406 / Saturn Research 406LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2010 | US | Saturn Research LP#406 / Saturn Research 406LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | WaxTime 771906LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | UK | Poppydisc PoppyLP024LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL898HLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Europe | Cornbread Records CRNBR16009LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL898HGLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | El Saturn Records 406 / El Saturn Records LP #406LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Plutonian Nights4:20
- A2The Lady With The Golden Stockings (The Golden Lady)7:44
- A3Star Time4:17
- B1Nubia8:12
- B2Africa5:06
- B3Watusa2:33
- B4Aiethopia7:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nubians Of Plutonia are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Nubians Of Plutonia are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 2017.
When was The Nubians Of Plutonia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records 406.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nubians Of Plutonia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 406) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR-9956-F -BP- and SR-9956-II-E -BP-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Nubians Of Plutonia 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.
