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UFO II: Flying-Spacerock

by UFO · 1971

27 pressings6 countriesHard RockClassic RockSpace RockRock

UFO II: Flying-Spacerock was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 UFO II: Flying-Spacerock

6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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

1971
Label and catalog number
Beacon BEAS 19
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

BEAS 19 A-1Runout Side A

BEAS 19 B-1Runout Side B

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France

1971
Label and catalog number
Polydor 2310 197
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2310197 1 380 A2Runout stamped A side, variant 1

2310197 2 380 A2Runout stamped B side, variant 1

2310197 1 380 A3Runout stamped A side, variant 2

2310197 2 380 A4Runout stamped B side, variant 2

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Germany

1971
Label and catalog number
Decca SLK 16 726-PDecca SLK 16726-P
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

BEAS-019-A I Manufactured in GermanySide A runout, stamped; "I", etched

BEAS-019-B I Manufactured in GermanySide B runout, stamped; "I", etched

BEAS 19-ASide A label

BEAS 19-BSide B label

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Germany

1971
Label and catalog number
Decca SLK 16 726-P
Format
LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

BEAS-019-A Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, stamped

BEAS-019-B Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, stamped

BEAS 19-ALabel side A

BEAS 19-BLabel side B

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 27 vinyl pressings

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

1970s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1971FrancePolydor 2310 197First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971GermanyDecca SLK 16 726-P / Decca SLK 16726-PFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971GermanyDecca SLK 16 726-PFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1971UKBeacon BES 19LP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
1971UKBeacon BEAS 19First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971JapanStateside SP-80333First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971JapanStateside SP-80333First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1973GermanyDecca SLK 16 726-PLP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
1974GermanyDecca SLK 16 726-PLP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1976GermanyNova 6.21 438LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1976GermanyNova 6.21438 AO / Nova 6.21 438LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1976GermanyNova 6.21 438LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1976GermanyNova 6.21438 BL / Nova 6.21 438LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1980s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1982IrelandA.K.A. Records AKA 4LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1982UKA.K.A. Records AKA 4LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1982UKA.K.A. Records AKA 4LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984TaiwanChin Hsiang HQ-1140LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1988GermanyGate Records GALP 4.00694 J / Line GALP 4.00694 JLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl
2010s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2015UKBeacon BEAS 19LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
2015UKRepertoire Records V 134 / Repertoire Records REP 2239LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
2020s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2023UKRepertoire Records REP 2484 / Repertoire Records V 134CLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl
Year unknown6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?FrancePolydor 2310 197LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2310 197LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?GermanyDecca SLK 16 726-P / Decca 6.21438LP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
?GermanyTELDEC 6.21438LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
?GermanyNova 6.21 438 AS / Nova 6.21 438LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyDecca SD 3031/1 / Decca SD 3031/1LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Silver Bird6:45
  2. A2Star Storm18:50
  3. A3Prince Kajuku3:55
  4. B1The Coming Of Prince Kajuku3:35
  5. B2Flying26:30

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of UFO II: Flying-Spacerock are there?

27 vinyl pressings of UFO II: Flying-Spacerock are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.

When was UFO II: Flying-Spacerock first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Japan, France, Germany. One of them is Beacon BEAS 19.

How do I tell if my copy of UFO II: Flying-Spacerock is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEAS 19, SP-80333, 2310 197, SLK 16 726-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BEAS 19 A-1 and BEAS 19 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is UFO II: Flying-Spacerock 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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