France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DL 28220 (36.21291)
- Format
- LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
RCA PL -42652 A
RCA PL -42652 B
Vinyl pressings
Kosmos
by Tomita · 1977
26 pressings16 countriesModern ClassicalAmbientSynth-popElectronic
Kosmos was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Kosmos
3 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA DL 28220 (36.21289) PL 42652Bayer Organica DL 28220
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA·PL·42652·A
RCA·PL·42652·B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA DL 28220 (36.21290) PL 42652
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor DL 28220 (36.21291)First yearLP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA DL 28220 (36.21289) PL 42652 / Bayer Organica DL 28220First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA DL 28220 (36.21290) PL 42652First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Red Seal VRL1 7214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Red Seal VRL1 7214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA Red Seal 105.4075LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Red Seal ARL1-2616LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | RCA Red Seal RL 42652LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RVC-2170 / RCA Red Seal ARL1-2616LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA Red Seal R4C-2067LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVC-2170LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal VRL1 7214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | RCA Red Seal ARD1-2616LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | RCA Red Seal ARL-1-2616LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Red Seal RL 42652 / RCA Red Seal ARL1 2616LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | RCA PL89453LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor PL 42652LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1"Star Wars" Main Title3:04
- A2Space Fantasy9:12
- A3Pacific 2316:43
- A4The Unanswered Question6:16
- B1Aranjuez6:20
- B2Peer Gynt: Solvejg's Song4:42
- B3Hora Staccato3:29
- B4The Sea Named "Solaris"12:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kosmos are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Kosmos are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Kosmos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor DL 28220 (36.21291).
How do I tell if my copy of Kosmos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 28220 (36.21291), DL 28220 (36.21289) PL 42652, DL 28220 (36.21290) PL 42652) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA PL -42652 A and RCA PL -42652 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kosmos 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.
