Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-32 466EMI Electrola 1C 064-32 466
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
32 466 A-2Side A runout
32 466 B-3Side B runout
TriumviratPompeii
Vinyl pressings
Pompeii
by Triumvirat · 1977
15 pressings10 countriesProg RockRock
Pompeii 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 Pompeii
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11697
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11697 F2 IS #2 KP MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide 1, hand-etched/Stamped [Variant 1]
ST-2-11697 F2 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide 2, hand-etched/Stamped [Variant 1]
ST-1-11697 F2 IS #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ KPSide 1, hand-etched/Stamped [Variant 2]
ST-2-11697 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ KPSide 2, hand-etched/Stamped [Variant 2]
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11697
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11697 F3Side A Etched
ST-2-11697 F3Side B Etched
* MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─Both sides Stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11697
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11697 F1 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL kp 0Runout A, variant 1
ST-2-11697 FX1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL kp 0Runout B, variant 1
ST-1-11697 F1 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL kp 0Runout A, variant 2
ST-2-11697 FX1 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL kp 0Runout B, variant 2
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 8462
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 31C 064 32466DEMI 31C 064 32466D
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
32466-AR 2-1-2-2Side A stamped - Variant 1
32466-DB 1-1-1-8Side B stamped - Variant 1
32466-ARD 2-1-1-1Side A stamped - Variant 2
32466-DB 1-1-1-2Side B stamped - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Harvest 8462First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Harvest 31C 064 32466D / EMI 31C 064 32466DFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-32 466 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-32 466First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS 80992LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS 80992LP, Album, Promo, Remastered · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Remastered · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-32 466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Harvest 1C 064-32 466 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-32 466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Harvest 8E 072 32466 / Harvest 8E 072-32 466First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Harvest 10C 064-32 466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11697First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Venezuela | Harvest SHLP-9535LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Earthquake 62 A.D.6:17
- A2Journey Of A Fallen Angel6:13
- A3Viva Pompeii4:16
- A4The Time Of Your Life...(?)4:35
- B1The Rich Man And The Carpenter5:54
- B2Dance On The Volcano3:30
- B3Vesuvius 79 A.D.6:33
- B4The Hymn7:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pompeii are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Pompeii are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Pompeii first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, US, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Harvest 1C 064-32 466.
How do I tell if my copy of Pompeii is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-32 466, ST-11697, 8462, 31C 064 32466D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 32 466 A-2 and 32 466 B-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pompeii 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.
