Vinyl pressings
A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn
by Tyrannosaurus Rex · 1972
A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Cube Records 2635 008LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Cube Records 2635 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Cube Records 2635 008 S / Cube Records 2338 017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | Japan | Cube Records MW 9027/8LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records TOOFA 9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records TOOFA 9LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation |
| 1978 | Australia | Cube Records TOOFA.9LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Cube Records TOOFA 9 / Cube Records 2635 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Cube Records TOOFA 9 / Cube Records 2635 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, All Media, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Castle Communications TFOLP 15LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Castle Communications TFOLP 15LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Cube Records TOOFA 9 / Cube Records 2635 008LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A Beard Of Stars
- A1Prelude
- A2A Day Laye
- A3The Woodland Bop
- A4Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart
- A5Pavilions Of Sun
- A6Organ Blues
- A7By The Light Of The Magical Moon
- A8Wind Cheetah
- B1A Beard Of Stars
- B2Great Horse
- B3Dragon's Ear
- B4Lofty Skies
- B5Dove
- B6Elemental Child
- Unicorn
- C1Chariots Of Silk
- C2'Pon A Hill
- C3The Seal Of Seasons
- C4The Throat Of Winter
- C5Catblack (The Wizzard's Hat)
- C6Stones For Avalon
- C7She Was Born To Be My Unicorn
- C8Like A White Star, Tangled And Far, Tulip That's What You Are
- D1Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles
- D2Evenings Of Damask
- D3The Sea Beasts
- D4Iscariot
- D5Nijinsky Hind
- D6The Pilgrim's Tale
- D7The Misty Coast Of Albany
- D8Romany Soup
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn 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.
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