Japan
November 21, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-28030
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 〄 Ⓑ ALR-28030 A 112 +Side A matrix (stamped)
ALR-28030 B 112 +Side B matrix (stamped)
ALR-28030-BSide A label
ALR-28030-BSide B label
Yellow Magic OrchestraTechnodelic
Vinyl pressings
Technodelic
by Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1981
15 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Technodelic was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Technodelic
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-28030
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALF 85621
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-85621-1A-1 ASide 1, Runout
01-85621-2B-1 ASide 2, Runout
ALR 28030Side 1&2, Labels
ALF 85621-1Side 1, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Alfa ALF 85621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28030LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28030First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Alfa AAF 28030LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Alfa AAF 28030LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28030LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS ALF 85261LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Alfa ALF 85261 / CBS ALF 85261LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28030LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Pick Up Records LPU 0021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1470 / Alfa MOVLP1470LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1470 / Alfa MOVLP1470LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Japan | Great Tracks MHJL 80 / Alfa MHJL 80LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | Japan | Alfa MHJL 78~79 / Great Tracks MHJL 78~79LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Pure Jam4:29
- A2Neue Tanz4:59
- A3Stairs4:15
- A4Seoul Music4:45
- A5Light In Darkness3:39
- B1Taiso4:20
- B2Gradated Grey5:33
- B3Key4:32
- B4Prologue2:32
- B5Epilogue4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Technodelic are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Technodelic are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 2019.
When was Technodelic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Japan, Europe. One of them is Alfa ALR-28030, released November 21, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Technodelic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALR-28030, ALF 85621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 〄 Ⓑ ALR-28030 A 112 + and ALR-28030 B 112 +. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Technodelic 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.
