Vinyl pressings
by Van Morrison · 1968
Astral Weeks was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
39435 WS 1768 4-1-CSide A runout
39436 WS 1768 3-1-CSide B runout
S39435Side A label
S39436Side B label
S 39435 WS 1768 A -1B. o A10Runout side A, variant 1
1 39436 WS 1768 B -1B. o B5Runout side B, variant 1
S 39435 WS 1768 A -1B. o A11Runout side A, variant 2
1 39436 WS 1768 B -1B. o B6Runout side B, variant 2
T o 39435 WS1768 A -1A -1 A4Side A runout, etched [exc. o]
T 39436 WS1768 B -1A 2 o A5Side B runout, etched [exc. T & o]
(S39435)Side A label
(S39436)Side B label
P o 39435 WS1768 A 1 -1C.Side A runout
P o 39436 WS1768 B -1C. A A 3Side B runout
S39435Side A label
S39436Side B label
39435 WS 1768 A -1B 0 A+ ƧSide A runout
39436 WS 1768 B -1B 0 ƧSide B runout
S39435Side A Label Matrix No.
S39436Side B Label Matrix No.
S39435Side A
S39436Side B
39436 WS 1768A - 1BSide A Variant
39436 WS 1768B - 1BSide B Variant
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1113LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1768LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. Records 1768LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1768LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | UK | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. Records K 46024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Midi MID 26 004 / Midi 26004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | Midi MID 26 004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Midi MID 26 004 / Midi 1768LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Midi MID 26 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Norway | Midi MID 26 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Greece | WEA 46024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | WEA 46024LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 46024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Portugal | Midi MID 26 004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 987LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 46024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | Warner Bros. Records K 46024 / Warner Bros. Records K46024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 670.9294 / Warner Bros. Records 01245LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1997 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 46024 / Warner Bros. Records K 46 024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records R1 1768LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2009 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records R1 1768 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1768LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2009 | Europe | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 8122-79907-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 81227950378 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 8122-79907-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2017 | Europe | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 081227937850LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records R1 1768 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records RCV1 1768LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | Not On LabelLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Italy | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1768LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | Italy | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1768LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Warner Records 081227950378 / Warner Records R1-1768LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2020 | Worldwide | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records R1 1768 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 081227990718LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2023 | UK | Warner Records 81227827304LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Warner Records 081227827304 / Warner Records RCD1 1768LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Analogue Productions APP 200-45 / Warner Records WS 176812", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2026 | US | Analogue Productions APP 200-45 / Warner Records WS 176812", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhino Records RHF1 1768 / Rhino Records 081227803643LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. Records 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1768 / Warner Bros. Records 1768LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
158 vinyl pressings of Astral Weeks are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1968 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1768, released December 1968.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WS 1768, WBS.1768) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 39435 WS 1768 4-1-C and 39436 WS 1768 3-1-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
