US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BLP-2027-A-1 A2 RSide A Runout
BLP-2027-B-1 B1 RSide B Runout
Vinyl pressings
(The) Ventures In Space
by The Ventures · 1964
52 pressings9 countriesPop RockSurfSpace RockRock
(The) Ventures In Space was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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) Ventures In Space
26 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8027Dolton Records BST 8027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
º BST-8027-SIDE1-1A S1A Side Etch, except "º" Stamp, variant 1
º BST-8027-SIDE2-1A S1B Side Etch, except "º" Stamp, variant 1
º BST-8027-SIDE1-1A S111A Side Etch, except "º" Stamp, variant 2
º BST-8027-SIDE2-1A S11B Side Etch, except "º" Stamp, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8027Dolton Records BST 8027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Press
- Runout / matrix
BST~8027-A~1 RA Side
BST~8027-B~1 42 RB Side
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
BLP.2027.1 HSide A runout, stamped
BLP.2027.2 HSide B runout, stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Silver Lettering
- Runout / matrix
BST 8027 / SIDE 1 A2Side A runout stamped
BST 8027 / SIDE 2 A1Side B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Liberty LRP-2027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8027 / Dolton Records BST. 8027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Liberty LP-7067First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Mexico | Musart BLP 2027 / Liberty BLP 2027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Liberty LBY 1189 M / Liberty LBY.1189First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Liberty LBY 1189First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Liberty SLBY 1189First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BST-8027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2027First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BST-8027 / Dolton Records BST 8027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BST-8027 / Dolton Records BST 8027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Dolton Records BST-8027 / Liberty BST-8027LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Dolton Records BST-8027 / Liberty BST-8027LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | Canada | Pickwick SPC 3604LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | Canada | Pickwick SPC-3604LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Pickwick SPC-3604LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | Dolton Records GXH-43 / United Artists Records GXH 43LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Liberty LN-10190LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5388LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA FLP-35035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8027 / Dolton Records BST 8027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Liberty TOJP-7250LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | Hae Shan Records HS-222LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Liberty LBS 83126ELP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Liberty LBL 83126ELP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | UK | Liberty LBS 83126ELP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Liberty LBS 83126ELP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Liberty SLBY 1189 (BST.8027)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Dolton Records BST-8027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Out Of Limits2:10
- A2He Never Came Back2:03
- A3Moon Child2:03
- A4Fear (Main Title From "One Step Beyond")2:20
- A5Exploration In Terror2:13
- A6War Of The Satellites2:34
- B1The Bat2:10
- B2Penetration2:06
- B3Love Goddess Of Venus2:30
- B4Solar Race2:20
- B5The Fourth Dimension2:10
- B6The Twilight Zone1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (The) Ventures In Space are there?
52 vinyl pressings of (The) Ventures In Space are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 2012.
When was (The) Ventures In Space first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Dolton Records BLP-2027.
How do I tell if my copy of (The) Ventures In Space is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP-2027, BST-8027, BLP 2027, LBY 1189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP-2027-A-1 A2 R and BLP-2027-B-1 B1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (The) Ventures In Space 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.
