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Phenomenon

by UFO · 1974

68 pressings15 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock

Phenomenon was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Phenomenon

21 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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

May 1974
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1059
Format
LP, Album, Misprint
Runout / matrix

CHR 1059 A-2U R 1Side A, variant 1

CHR 1059 B-2U R KIP 1Side B, variant 1

CHR 1059 A-2U G 1Side A, variant 2

CHR 1059 B-2U G KIP 1Side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

May 1974
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1059
Format
LP, Album, Misprint
Runout / matrix

CHR 1059 A-2USide A Wax, stamped, variant 1

CHR 1059 B-2USide B Wax, stamped, variant 1

KIPSide B Wax, Hand-etched, variant 1

CHR 1059 A-2U G P 1Side A Wax, stamped, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1974
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR.1059
Format
LP, Album, Misprint
Runout / matrix

CHR 1059 A-2U G BSide A Stamped

CHR 1059 B-2U G GSide B Stamped

Full details of this pressing

UK

1974
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1059
Format
LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
Runout / matrix

CHR 1059 A-2U RR 1Side A runout

CHR 1059 B-2U RA KIP 1Side B runout

CHR.1059-ALabel side A

CHR.1059-BLabel side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

1974
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1059
Format
LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
Runout / matrix

4 CHR 1059 A-2U 1Side A runout

I CHR 1059 B-2U KIP 1Side B runout

CHR.1059-ALabel side A

CHR.1059-BLabel side B

Full details of this pressing

US

May 1974
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1059
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

CHR 1059 31781-RE-1 1ASide A

CHR 1059 31782-RE-1 1ASide B

CHR-1059 31781 RE1 1C SXT Z(Runout side A variant 2)

CHR-1059 31782-RE-1 1A SXT A(Runout side B variant 2)

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 68 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s31 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1974FranceChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1974FranceChrysalis CHR 1059 / Chrysalis CHR 1059 BLP, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1974GermanyChrysalis 6307 532First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974GermanyChrysalis 6307 532First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1974ItalyChrysalis 040 1059 LFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974New ZealandChrysalis L 35163 / Chrysalis L35163First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1974SwedenChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1974UKChrysalis CHR.1059First yearLP, Album, MisprintLP, Album, Misprint
1974UKChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, Album, Misprint, StereoLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
1974UKChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, Album, Misprint, StereoLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
1974USChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1974USChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, Album, MisprintLP, Album, Misprint
1974USChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1974USChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1974USChrysalis CHR 1059First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
All 31 pressings from the 1970s
1980s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980FranceChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, Mispress, ReissueLP, Album, Mispress, Reissue
1981SpainChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981SpainChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1982ArgentinaChrysalis TLP-60001 / Chrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1982GermanyChrysalis 202 694-270 / Chrysalis 202 694LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1982JapanChrysalis WWS-50133LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983USChrysalis PV 41059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983USChrysalis PV 41059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1989GermanyChrysalis 202 694-270LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2010s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2011UKBack On Black RCV044LPLP, Reissue, Limited Edition, Album · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Reissue, Limited Edition, Album · Limited, Colored vinyl
2011UKBack On Black RCV044LPLP, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing
2019UK & EuropeChrysalis CRVX1271LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, White LabelLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, White Label
2019UK & EuropeChrysalis CRVX1271LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered
2020s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2025EuropeChrysalis Catalogue CHRVX1271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2025EuropeChrysalis Catalogue CHRV1271LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl
Year unknown22 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, Mispress, ReissueLP, Album, Mispress, Reissue
?CanadaChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?EuropeChrysalis 1C 038 - 3 21059 1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?EuropeChrysalis CHR 1059-PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture discLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc
?FranceChrysalis 6307 532LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyChrysalis 202 694 / Chrysalis 202 694-320LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyChrysalis 6307 532LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyChrysalis 6307 532LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyChrysalis 202 694 / Chrysalis 202 694-320LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyChrysalis 202 694-270LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?UKChrysalis CHR.1059LP, Album, Misprint, RepressLP, Album, Misprint, Repress
?UKChrysalis CHR 1059 / Chrysalis CHR.1059LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?UKChrysalis CHR.1059LP, Album, Misprint, ReissueLP, Album, Misprint, Reissue
?UKChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, Mispress, Misprint, RepressLP, Album, Mispress, Misprint, Repress
?USChrysalis CHR 1059LP, Album, Misprint, ReissueLP, Album, Misprint, Reissue
All 22 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. A1Oh My
  2. A2Crystal Light
  3. A3Doctor Doctor
  4. A4Space Child
  5. A5Rock Bottom
  6. B1Too Young To Know
  7. B2Time On My Hands
  8. B3Built For Comfort
  9. B4Lipstick Traces
  10. B5Queen Of The Deep

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Phenomenon are there?

68 vinyl pressings of Phenomenon are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.

When was Phenomenon first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1059, released May 1974.

How do I tell if my copy of Phenomenon is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1059, CHR.1059, L 35163, 6307 532) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1059 A-2U R 1 and CHR 1059 B-2U R KIP 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Phenomenon 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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