US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61238-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Aerosol Grey Machine
by Van Der Graaf Generator · 1969
22 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
The Aerosol Grey Machine was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Aerosol Grey Machine
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61238
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Promo · Giant Squid Track
- Runout / matrix
SR 61238-A-M4 I-III MRA runout, stamped
SR 61238-B-M2 I-II MRB runout, stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61238
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61238-A-M4 MRSide A Stamped
SR 61238-B-M5 MRSide B Stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress · Giant Squid version
- Runout / matrix
SR 61238-A-M4 1-111 MRSide 1
SR 61238-B-M2 1-11 MRSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61238-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61238First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61238First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61238First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Fontana 6430 083LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Vertigo 6360 510 A / Vertigo 6360 510 LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Italy | Vertigo 6360 510 A / Vertigo 6360 510 LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6321 127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 412LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Germany | Fontana 6430 083LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Fontana 6430 083LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Vertigo 6360 510 A / Vertigo 6360 510 LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | Mercury SR 61238 / Mercury SR61238-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Mercury SR 61238LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLEC42661CD, Album, Reissue, CD, Compilation, LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | CD, Album, Reissue, CD, Compilation, LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fontana 6430 083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 6430 083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 6430 083LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Vertigo 6360 510 A / Vertigo 6360 510 LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Vertigo 6321 127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Mercury SMCL 20177LP, Album, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61238LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Afterwards4:53
- A2Orthenthian St (Part I)2:23
- A3Orthenthian St (Part II)3:53
- A4Running Back6:32
- A5Into A Game6:56
- B1Aerosol Grey Machine0:56
- B2Black Smoke Yen1:18
- B3Aquarian8:27
- B4Necromancer3:30
- B5Octopus7:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Aerosol Grey Machine are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Aerosol Grey Machine are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 2019.
When was The Aerosol Grey Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Mercury SR 61238-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Aerosol Grey Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 61238-1, SR 61238) 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 The Aerosol Grey Machine 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.
