Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 85037
- Format
- LP, Compilation
TomitaSpace Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut
Vinyl pressings
Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut
by Tomita · 1984
11 pressings8 countriesModern ClassicalAmbientElectronic
Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut
9 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCL-8401
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARL1-5037A-1 I Ja B1 DSide A runout
ARL1-5037B-1 I Ja A1 3Side B runout
ARL1-5037-ASide A label matrix
ARL1-5037-BSide B label matrix
Europe
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL85037
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-1195 A-2/84 S III Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
DM[M strikethrough] B-1195 B-1/84 S III Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ARL1 5037A APSide A runout hand etched
ARL1 5037BSide B runout hand etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA PL 85037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RCL-8401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Red Seal MRS-1180First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Red Seal RL-85037First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5037First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | RCA PL85037First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | RCA Red Seal 105.4109LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Red Seal 105.4109LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Opening The Hatch5:05
- A2Leaving The Ship3:15
- A3Floating Free3:55
- A4Somersaults In Space2:10
- A5The Orb Of Beauty2:28
- A6Get To Work1:25
- A7No Sound In Space1:25
- B1The Orderly Beauty Of Space4:20
- B2Coordinated Activity0:56
- B3Fantasies Of Science Fiction6:39
- B4Thoughts Of Home1:50
- B5Survival Through Technology2:50
- B6Unsettling Peace2:00
- B7The Unanswered Question6:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Japan, US, Europe, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA PL 85037.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 85037, RCL-8401, ARL1-5037, PL85037) 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 Space Walk - Impression Of An Astronaut 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.
