UK
May 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5224 A-1U-1-2Runout side A
POLD 5224 B-1U-1-2-Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Odyssey
by Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force · 1988
27 pressings18 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockNeo-ClassicalRock
Odyssey was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Odyssey
20 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 451-1Polydor 422 835 451-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRC
- Runout / matrix
422-835-451-1-AS-DMM MASTERDISKA side runout, variant 1
422-835-451-1-BS-DMM MASTERDISKB side runout, variant 1
422-835-451-1-AS-DMM 1-1 MASTERDISKA side runout, variant 2
422-835-451-1-BS-DMM 1-5 MASTERDISKB side runout, variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 451-2
- Format
- LP, Album · HRM
- Runout / matrix
IMP#1 422-835-451-1-AS-DMM 1-3 SP-HRM MASTERDISKSide A (etched)
IMP#1 422-835-451-1-BS-DMM 1-3 SP-HRM MASTERDISKSide B (etched)
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 451-1Polydor 422 835 451-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRC
- Runout / matrix
422-835-451-1-AS-DMM 1-1 MASTERDISKRunout, side A
422-835-451-1-BS-DMM 1-5 MASTERDISKRunout, side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 451-1Polydor 422 835 451-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SRC
- Runout / matrix
422-835-451-1-AS-DMM 1-1 MASTERDISKRunout side A
422-835-451-1-BS-DMM 1-1 MASTERDISKRunout side B
Japan
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0625
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28MM 0625AA label
28MM 0625BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 835405-1 / Polydor 29128First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 29128 / Polydor 835 405-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australasia | Polydor 835 451-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Polydor 835 451-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 835 451-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 835 451-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | PolydorLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Greece | Polydor 835 451-1 / Polydor 835405-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16641First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Polydor 835 405-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Polydor 835 451-1 / Polydor RG 1124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited SEL-RG1124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Polydor HM 19LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 835 451-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 835 451-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12581LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221864 / Polydor 221864LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1994 | Russia | AnTrop П94 RAT 30896LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Rising Force4:25
- A2Hold On5:11
- A3Heaven Tonight4:06
- A4Dreaming (Tell Me)5:19
- A5Bite The Bullet1:36
- A6Riot In The Dungeons4:22
- B1Deja Vu4:17
- B2Crystal Ball4:55
- B3Now Is The Time4:34
- B4Faster Than The Speed Of Light4:30
- B5Krakatau6:08
- B6Memories1:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Odyssey are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Odyssey are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1988 and 1994.
When was Odyssey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor POLD 5224, released May 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Odyssey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLD 5224, 835 451-1, 835 451-2, 28MM 0625) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLD 5224 A-1U-1-2 and POLD 5224 B-1U-1-2-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Odyssey 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.
