US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Living Music LM-0005
- Format
- LP, Album
The Winter ConsortConcert For The Earth
Vinyl pressings
Concert For The Earth
by The Winter Consort · 1985
11 pressings3 countriesNew AgeSmooth JazzBalladElectronic
Concert For The Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Concert For The Earth
5 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Living Music LM-0005
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Living Music LMR-5
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
USSR
1985- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С60 24669 003
- Format
- LP
USSR
1985- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С60 24669 003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
С60-24669/4-1Side A runout stamped
С60-24670/4-1Side 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Living Music LM-0005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Living Music LM-0005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Living Music LMR-5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24669 003LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Jigu Records LMPL-3504LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sound Over All The Water4:34
- A2Lullaby From The Great Mother Whale For The Baby Seal Pups5:05
- A3Song For The Earth5:30
- A4Hymn To The Russian Earth = Gim Russkoj Zemlye7:00
- B1Sun Singer4:58
- B2Wolf Eyes7:50
- B3Minuit4:39
- B4Common Ground4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concert For The Earth are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Concert For The Earth are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1991.
When was Concert For The Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, USSR. One of them is Living Music LM-0005.
How do I tell if my copy of Concert For The Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-0005, LMR-5, С60 24669 003) 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 Concert For The Earth 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.