Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA RVC-2222
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
L 〄 Ⓑ RVC 2222A 121Side A, stamped
L RVC 2222B 133Side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Bermuda Triangle
by Tomita · 1978
25 pressings11 countriesNew AgeModern ClassicalAmbientElectronic
The Bermuda Triangle was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Bermuda Triangle
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA RVC-2222
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L 〄 Ⓑ RVC 2222A 111+VSide A, stamped
G RVC 2222B 114+Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVC-2222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVC-2222First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Unknown | RCA PL82885LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Red Seal ARL1-2885LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | RCA Red Seal 105.4089LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | RCA Red Seal RL12885LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | RCA PL 12885LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | RCA PL 12885 / RCA 26.22283LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA Red Seal RL12885LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA Red Seal RL12885LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | RCA Red Seal R4C-2068LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal ARL1-2885LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | RCA Red Seal ARL1 2885LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | RCA Red Seal RL-12885LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | RCA Red Seal RL-12885 / RCA RL-12885LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PL 12885LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA PL 82885 / RCA PL82885LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA ARL1-2885LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1"Romea And Juliet" Suite No. 2: Montagues And Capulets (Prokofieff)
- A2Valse Triste (Sibelius)
- A3Scythian Suite: The Adoration Of Velex And Ala(Prokofieff)
- A4Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (John Williams)
- A5Symphony No. 5: Allegro Marcato (Prokofieff)
- B1Violin Concerto No. 1 In D: Andantino (Prokofieff)
- B2Symphony No. 6: Allegro Moderato (Prokofieff)
- B3Violin Concerto No. 1 In D: Moderato / Allegro Moderato (Prokofieff)
- B4Valse Triste (Sibelius)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bermuda Triangle are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Bermuda Triangle are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was The Bermuda Triangle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is RCA RVC-2222.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bermuda Triangle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RVC-2222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L 〄 Ⓑ RVC 2222A 121 and L RVC 2222B 133. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bermuda Triangle 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.
