Vinyl pressings
by Yes · 1973
Tales From Topographic Oceans was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
33 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 16 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.
K 80001 A3A-side Stamped, Variant 1
K 80001 B1B-side Stamped, Variant 1
K 80001 C3C-side Stamped, Variant 1
K 80001 D3D-side Stamped, Variant 1
K 80001 A2Run-out area A-side variant 1
K 80001 B3Run-out area B-side variant 1
K 80001 C3Run-out area C-side variant 1
K 80001 D3Run-out area D-side variant 1
K 80001 A2A-side Stamped
K 80001 B3B-side Stamped
K 80001 C3 D CC-side Stamped
K 80001 D3 1 4D-side Stamped
ST A 733017B PR (SP)Side A etched, variant 1
ST-A--733018-C PR (SP)Side B etched, variant 1
ST-A-733019 D PR (SP)Side C etched, variant 1
ST-A-733020-G SRC [logo]Side D etched SRC Stamped, variant 1
ST-A-733017 DJ B PRSide A Runout - etched
ST-A-733018 DJ B - B PRSide B Runout - etched
ST-A-733019 DJ B PRSide C Runout - etched
ST-A-733020 DJ B PRSide D Runout - etched
ST-A-733017-DJJ (MR) △18642(1) PRSide A Runout, etched. MR in circle - stamped
ST-A-733018-DJJ (MR) △18642-X(1) PRSide B Runout, etched. MR in circle - stamped
ST-A-733019-DJJ (MR) △18643(1) PRSide C Runout, etched. MR in circle - stamped
ST-A-733020-DJJ (MR) △18643-X(1) PRSide D Runout, etched. MR in circle - stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Atlantic SD 2-908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Belgium | Atlantic ATL80001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic 2SD 908 / Atlantic 2 SD-908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic 2SD 908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic 2SD 908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 80 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 80 001 / Atlantic SD. 2-908First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 80 001 / Atlantic 80.001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 80 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 80 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 80 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 80 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 80 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Israel | Atlantic K 80001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Atlantic K 80001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Atlantic L2WA-5041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Mexico | Atlantic L2WA-5041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic SD 2-908LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Atlantic 25013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Friday Music FRM 2908LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2013 | Europe | Atlantic 8122796553 / Rhino Records 8122796553LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Europe | Atlantic R1 82683 / Atlantic 081227965532LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhino Records R2 728280 / Atlantic 603497811458LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2026 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WPZR-31082 / Warner Music Japan Wpzr-31082/96CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | AtlanticLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| ? | Argentina | Atlantic SLIN 17007/8 / Atlantic 17007/8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Atlantic 20.041/2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Atlantic 20.041/2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic 2SD 908LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic 2SD 908LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic 2SD 908 / Atlantic 2 SD-908LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001 / Atlantic K 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001 / Atlantic K 80 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001 / Atlantic K 80 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 80 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
111 vinyl pressings of Tales From Topographic Oceans are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1973 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Atlantic K80001, released December 7, 1973.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K80001, K 80001, SD 2-908, ATL80001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 80001 A3 and K 80001 B1. 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.
