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38 releasesVinyl(25)
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Canada“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Runouts have etched and stamped inscriptions. STERLING and Capital logo are stamped, the rest are etched.”
Cat#: AB 4219
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FranceCat#: 2C 070-62.272
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NetherlandsCat#: 201 138
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Germany“℗ 1979 Arista Records © 1979 Arista Records Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH Theres a sticker on the backcover in the upper right corner showing 201 138-270 [l265047] dates into the 1980s.”
Cat#: 201 138
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Germany“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. [a18666] appears by courtesy of [l26760] [a201571] appears by courtesy of [l63313] [a300117] appears by courtesy of [l64672] The runouts are stamped. Thanks to all those who helped especially Jackie and Ruan, Wal for his masterful basses and Exegesis. Charles, we do not know how to thank you.”
Cat#: 201 138
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Netherlands“On Backsleeve: Pierre Moerlen's Gong are: Piere Moerlen, Benoit Moerlen, Hansford Rowe Francois Causse and Ross Record ℗ 1979 Arista Records © 1979 Arista Records On labels: Made in Holland ℗ 1979 Arista Records, Inc. On liner: A3 recorded at Througham”
Cat#: 5C 062-62272
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Spain“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Mastered at Trident Studios. ℗ 1979 Arista Records”
Cat#: 10 C 064-62.272
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United States“Label variant from [r2244798]. "Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws" appears at the bottom of the labels. Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham.”
Cat#: AB 4219
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Germany“Label variation with the horizon label version as introduced in the middle of the 1980s. ℗ 1979 Arista Records © 1979 Arista Records Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH Back cover has printed 201 138 Germany -270 France ae220 Top Right Very similar to [r4365644], which has additional rights societies. The bass clef plant ID is usually embossed on the side B label, but can appear on side A as a manufacturing variation. The Apollo Masters lacquer number can appear on either label.”
Cat#: 201 138
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Australia“Written title on front is white rather than blue.”
Cat#: AL-4219
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New Zealand“Issued with a picture/credits insert sheet”
Cat#: SBLL 6127
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Italy“Single cover with printed inner sleeve including credits and pictures. Recorded at Matrix Studios. "Downwind" recorded at Througham. On back cover and labels : Made in Italy by EMI Italiana S.p.A. On inner sleeve : Reproduction by Pinepoint Ltd. ℗ 1979 Arista Records © 1979 Arista Records [on back cover] ℗ 1979 Arista Records, Inc. [on labels]”
Cat#: 3C 064-62272
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Germany“Issued with a printed inner sleeve with band pictures and credits. ℗ 1979 Arista Records Track B4 listed on label as "Xtases" All runouts are machine stamped. Similar to [r570695] but with different writing of the producer credits on labels below the artist”
Cat#: 1C 064-62 272 · 1 C 064-62 272
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United States“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Mike Oldfield appears by courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Steve Winwood appears by courtesey of Island Records Ltd. Mick Taylor appears by courtesey of C.B.S. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A. [Printed on cover] Reproduction by Pinpoint Ltd. [Printed on inner sleeve]”
Cat#: AB 4219
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Europe“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Horizon label version as introduced in the middle of the 1980s, but still without barcode. Very similar to [r12364637], which has fewer rights societies. The bass clef plant ID is usually embossed on the side 2 label, but can appear on side a as a manufacturing variation. The Apollo Masters lacquer number can appear on either label.”
Cat#: 201 138
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Portugal“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Mastered at Trident Studios. ℗ 1979 Arista Records”
Cat#: 8E 072 62272
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Italy“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham.”
Cat#: ARS 39018
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Germany“Sticker on cover: "Featuring Mike Oldfield, Steve Winwood & Mick Taylor" Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Mastered at Trident Studios. ℗ 1979 Arista Records Made in Germany (labels)”
Cat#: 1C 064-62 272 · 1 C 064-62 272
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United Kingdom“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. ℗ 1979 Arista Records © 1979 Arista Records Made in Great Britain”
Cat#: SPART 1080
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United States“Label variant from [r2244798]. "Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws" appears at the bottom of the labels. Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham.”
Cat#: AB 4219
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Japan“Comes with OBI and 2-pages insert.”
Cat#: 25RS-36
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South Africa“℗ & © 1979 Arista Records, Inc. Marketed and Distributed by RPM Record Co.: (1980) First cat. # on cover and spine. Second cat. # on labels. Label matrices are in brackets. Runouts are etched.”
Cat#: ASTJ (L) 62 · ASTJ(L) 62
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Germany“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Mastered at Trident Studios. ℗ 1979 Arista Records Embossed Print of an Up Showing Arrow on Back Cover (Down right Corner near Label Code) Early label version with perimeter text at the lower half, but bass clef on label side B dates this version into 1981.”
Cat#: 201 138
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Germany“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except A3 recorded at Througham. Sleeve: Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh Imprimé en République Fédérale d' Allemagne ℗ 1979 Arista Records © 1979 Arista Records Labels: Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH, Munich Earlier label version with 360 degree perimeter text and Ariola Group of Companies indicating a release date around 1982.”
Cat#: 201 138-270 · 201 138
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Germany“Issued in a standard jewelcase with a 4-page insert. ℗ 1979 Arista Records, Inc. © 1992 BMG Ariola München GmbH. Distributed by BMG. A Bertelsmann Music Group Company. Printed in Germany. Published by Virgin Music Co. Ltd./Listenfine Ltd. (Tracks 1, 5). Published by Virgin Music Co. Ltd. (Tracks 2, 3, 6, 7). Published by April Music Ltd. (Track 4).”
Cat#: 251 138
Barcode: 4007192511389
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United Kingdom“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except 3 recorded at Througham. Originally released 1979. Month of release information from Record Collector Magazine March 1994 p.114”
Cat#: PIPCD 025
Barcode: 5 018376 400251
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Russia“Total playing time: 40'09" On the rear: ℗ & © 1979 ООО "Компания ДОРА" Лицензионное соглашение № 052/МЗ-98 от 22.07.98. A release packaged in a jewel case with 4-page booklet.”
Cat#: JPCD9909221
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Japan“Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica, with obi-strip, printed inner-sleeve and insert of notes mostly in Japanese. K2 24bit Mastering”
Cat#: 88697-02181-2 · BVCM-37763
Barcode: 4 988017 643297
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United Kingdom“Recorded at Matrix Studios, London "Downwind" recorded at Througham Slad. All tracks ℗ 1979 Arista Records This Remastered © 2010 Cherry Red Records Ltd. under license from Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.”
Cat#: ECLEC2235
Barcode: 5 013929 733527
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United Kingdom“Made in EC Recorded at Matrix Studios, London "Downwind" recorded at Througham Slad. All tracks ℗ 1979 Arista Records This Remastered © 2010 Cherry Red Records Ltd. under license from Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.”
Cat#: ECLEC2235
Barcode: 5 013929 733527
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United Kingdom“Recorded at Matrix Studios, London "Downwind" recorded at Througham Slad. All tracks ℗ 1979 Arista Records This Remastered © 2010 Cherry Red Records Ltd. under license from Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd. This release is considered identical with [r4346685] but from a different manufacturer.”
Cat#: ECLEC2235
Barcode: 5013929733527
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Russia“℗ 1979 Arista Records Jewel case / 8 page booklet”
Cat#: ECLEC2235
Barcode: 5 013929 733527
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Russia“Recorded at Matrix Studios, London "Downwind" recorded at Througham Slad. All tracks ℗ 1979 Arista Records This Remastered © 2010 Cherry Red Records Ltd. under license from Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd. Russian replica with the multipage booklet Packaged in a jewel case with a transparent tray.”
Cat#: ECLEC2235
Barcode: 5 013929 733527
Tape(4)
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United Kingdom“Dolby System.”
Cat#: TCART 1080
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New ZealandCat#: TC-SBLL 6127
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United Kingdom“Recorded at Matrix Studios, except 3 recorded at Througham.”
Cat#: PIPMC 025
Barcode: 5018376200257
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Indonesia“- Tracks are scrambled on this cassette unlike on the original LP - Limited release, not many produced - Side B contains 2 tracks from the album by Gong - "You" (B8: A Sprinkling Of Clouds, B9: The Isle Of everywhere) - Front album cover art of the original LP not the original one, original cover was original water damaged”
Cat#: 290