Electric Light Orchestra — A New World Record
Known pressings
24 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | GB | Jet Records, United Artists | JETLP 200, UAG 30017 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | GB | Jet Records | UAG 30017 | 12" Vinyl — embossed cover |
| 1976 | SE | Jet Records, United Artists | JETLP 200, UAG 30017 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | US | Jet Records | AL 35529 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | US | United Artists | UA-LA679-G | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | XE | Epic | 9021981 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1978 | GB | Jet Records | JETLP 200, UAG 30017 | 12" Vinyl — red vinyl |
| 1986 | JP | CBS/Sony | 32DP 473 | CD |
| 1987 | XE | Jet Records | CDJET 200, JETCD 200 | CD |
| 1990 | — | Jet Records | ZK 35529 | CD |
| 1990 | GB | Epic | 902198 2 | CD |
| 1990 | XE | Epic | CDEPC 32545 | CD |
| 1991 | NL | Epic | EPC 468880 2 | CD |
| 2006 | GB | Epic | 69699854222 | CD |
| 2006 | JP | Epic | MHCP 1097 | CD |
| 2006 | US | Epic | 69699 85422 2 | CD |
| 2006 | US | Epic, Legacy | 69699854222 | CD — Remastered |
| 2006 | XE | Epic, Legacy, Sony BMG Music Entertainment | 69699854222 | CD — 30th anniversary edition |
| 2013 | JP | Epic | SICP 30110 | Blu-spec CD |
| 2015 | XW | Epic, Legacy | — | Digital Media |
| 2018 | US | Epic | — | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) — SACD-R |
| — | AU | Columbia | — | CD |
| — | US | Jet Records | ZK 35529 | CD |
| — | XE | Jet Records | JET LP200 | 12" Vinyl — embossed cover, CB 271, approx. 1979 |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Electric Light Orchestra "A New World Record" audiophile limited CD