Finland
February 1974- Label and catalog number
- Love Records LRLP 92
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Booklet, Leaflet
- Runout / matrix
II O LRLP - 92 ASide 1
II O LRLP - 92 BSide 2
WigwamBeing
Vinyl pressings
Being
by Wigwam · 1974
13 pressings2 countriesProg RockRock
Being 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 Being
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Finland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Love Records LRLP 92
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Booklet
- Runout / matrix
O LRLP 92 ARunout Side A
O LRLP 92 BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Finland | Love Records LRLP 92First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Finland | Love Records LRLP 92First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Sweden | Svenska Love Records LRLP 92LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Finland | Svart Records SVR290LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Finland | Svart Records SVR290LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2014 | Finland | Svart Records SVR290LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 290LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 290LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 290LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 290LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Finland | Svart Records SVR290LPREB1LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Love Records LRLP 92LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Finland | Love Records LRLP 92LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Proletarian2:16
- A2InspiRed Machine1:21
- A3Petty-Bourgeois3:39
- A4Pride Of The Biosphere2:31
- A5Pedagogue9:28
- B1Crisader4:45
- B2Planetist3:18
- B3Maestro Mercy2:17
- B4Prophet6:02
- B5Marvelry Skimmer2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Being are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Being are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 2026.
When was Being first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Finland. One of them is Love Records LRLP 92, released February 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Being is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRLP 92) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, II O LRLP - 92 A and II O LRLP - 92 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Being 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.
