Japan
September 25, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-6022
- Format
- LP, Album · 1st Version - Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
ALR-6022-ALabel, side A
ALR-6022-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー
by Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1979
18 pressings5 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー
4 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Japan
September 25, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-6022
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · 1st Version - Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ ALR 6022 A Ⓓ 111 ++ DIside A
ALR 6022 B 111 +side B
ALR-6022-ALabel, side A
ALR-6022-BLabel, side B
Japan
September 25, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-6022
- Format
- LP, Album · 2nd Version
- Runout / matrix
ALR-6022-ALabel, side A
ALR-6022-BLabel, side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-6022
- Format
- LP, Album · 3rd Version
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ ALR 6022A 122 ++Runout, side A, stamped
ALR 6022A 121+Runout, side B, stamped
ALR-6022-ALabel, side A
ALR-6022-BLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1980 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Alfa AAF 6022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Alfa AAF 6022LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | UK | Alfa ALF 85664LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK & Europe | Alfa ALF 85664LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6022LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1467 / Epic MOVLP1467LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1467 / Epic MOVLP1467LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Japan | Alfa MHJL 57~58 / Great Tracks MHJL 57~5812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2018 | Japan | Great Tracks MHJL 59 / Alfa MHJL 59LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan | Alfa MHJL 162 / Great Tracks MHJL 162LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Technopolis4:14
- A2Absolute Ego Dance4:38
- A3Rydeen4:26
- A4Castalia3:30
- B1Behind The Mask3:35
- B2Day Tripper2:39
- B3Insomnia4:57
- B4Solid State Survivor3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 2020.
When was Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Japan. One of them is Alfa ALR-6022, released September 25, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALR-6022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALR-6022-A and ALR-6022-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solid State Survivor = ソリッド・ステイト・サヴァイヴァー 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.
