UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold THS 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-10175.P-2W D J7 1Runout A
XZAL-10176.P-2W D 1Runout B
XZAL.10175PLabel A
XZAL.10176PLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Medusa
by Trapeze · 1970
31 pressings9 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock
Medusa was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Medusa
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold THS 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-10175-2WStamped Side A
XZAL-10176-2WStamped Side B
XZAL.10175PLabel Side A
XZAL.10176PLabel Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold THS 4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 10175 PA Side Variant 1
XZAL 10176 PB Side Variant 1
XZAL 10175 P 12 16 70A Side Variant 2
XZAL 10176 P 12 16 70B Side Variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold THS 4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 XZAL 10175P B 12Side A runout, Variant 2
T1 XZAL 10176PSide B runout, Variant 2
(A side label): XZAL 10175P TH
(B side label): XZAL 10176P TH
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold THS 4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Waddell
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 10175P W
XZAL 10176P W
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Threshold THS 4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 10175Label Side A
XZAL 10176Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Threshold THS 4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Venezuela | London Records THS-4 / Threshold THS-4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Threshold THSI 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Threshold THS 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Threshold THS 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Uruguay | Threshold THS 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Threshold THL 4LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Unknown | Tapestry Records TPT 276LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | DEKO DEKO1128-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | DEKO DEKO1128-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Ethelion ET 1031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Unknown | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Threshold THS 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Black Cloud
- A2Jury
- A3Your Love Is Alright
- B1Touch My Life
- B2Seafull
- B3Makes You Wanna Cry
- B4Medusa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Medusa are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Medusa are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 2024.
When was Medusa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Threshold THS 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Medusa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use THS 4, THS-4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-10175.P-2W D J7 1 and XZAL-10176.P-2W D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Medusa 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.
