Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 08168
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 AA08168 1L 1 670 115Side 1
6 AA 08168 2L 1 670 125Side 2
Vinyl pressings
The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music
by Tom Dissevelt · 1962
20 pressings8 countriesExperimentalElectroacousticElectronic
The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Fascinating World Of Electronic Music
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-047
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-047
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-047Philips PHM-200-047
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHM200047A M1 FA-Side Runout Etching
PHM200047B M2 FB-Side Runout Etching
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-047
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Netherlands | Philips P 08168First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHS 600-047First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHM 200-047First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHM 200-047 / Philips PHM-200-047First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHS 600-047First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | Mexico | Philips 10047LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Limelight LS 86050LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Limelight LS 86050 / Limelight LS-86050LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unknown | Sonitron ST-001LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Fifth Dimension FD5010-LPLP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | Italy | Fantôme Phonographique OME1004LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | We Are Busy Bodies WABB-101LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2021 | Canada | We Are Busy Bodies WABB-101LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Universal Music 571 202-3LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Limelight LS-86050LP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Argentina | Philips 82084 PLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Argentina | Philips 82084 PLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips P 08168LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips PHS 600-047LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Philips PHS 600-047LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Syncopation2:49
- A2Intersection (Fantasy For Electronic Sound And Orchestra)3:12
- A3Drifting7:22
- A4Vibration3:07
- B1Song Of The Second Moon2:35
- B2Whirling3:00
- B3Mechanical Motions5:25
- B4Pianoforte5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 2026.
When was The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Netherlands, US. One of them is Philips P 08168.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 08168, PHS 600-047, PHM 200-047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6 AA08168 1L 1 670 115 and 6 AA 08168 2L 1 670 125. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fascinating World Of Electronic Music 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.