Emerson, Lake & Palmer — Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Known pressings
32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | GB | Island | ILPS-9132 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1971 | US | Cotillion | SD-9040 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | GB | Manticore | K 43503 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | CA | Atlantic | CD 19120, CD 19120-2 | CD |
| 1987 | DE | Manticore | 258170 | CD |
| 1987 | JP | Atlantic | 32XD-748 | CD |
| 1988 | JP | Atlantic | 20P2-2048 | CD |
| 1996 | GB | Essential! Records | ESM CD 340 | CD |
| 1996 | GB | Essential! Records | ESM CD 340, GAS 0000340ESM ACO | CD — Mayking |
| 1996 | US | Rhino | R2 72223 | CD |
| 1999 | JP | Victor | VICP-60739 | CD |
| 1999 | ZA | Essential! Records | CDCAS 21 H | CD |
| 2001 | GB | Columbia | CMRCD165 | CD |
| 2004 | GB | Sanctuary Records, Sanctuary Midline | 5050159116522, SMRCD055 | CD |
| 2005 | JP | Victor | VICP-63171 | CD |
| 2007 | US | Shout! Factory | 826663-10447 | CD — original recording remastered |
| 2010 | JP | Victor | VICP-70148 | SHM-CD |
| 2011 | XE | Legacy | 88697830072 | CD |
| 2012 | US | Razor & Tie | 7930183347-2 | CD |
| 2012 | XE | Columbia, Legacy, Manticore | 88691937972 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2013 | US | Razor & Tie | 7930183416-2 | CD |
| 2013 | XE | Music on Vinyl | MOVLP590 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2014 | JP | Victor | VICP-78001 | SHM-CD |
| 2016 | XE | BMG, Manticore | BMGCAT2CD1 | CD — UPC 075597945034 barcode on sticker |
| 2020 | US | BMG Rights Management | — | Digital Media — 2012 remaster |
| 2025 | US | BMG, Manticore, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | MFSL 1-576 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG, Manticore, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | UDSACD 2299 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| — | CA | Victory | 422 828 464-2 | CD |
| — | DE | Manticore | 258 170 | CD |
| — | DE | Atlantic | 781519-2 | CD |
| — | DE | Manticore | 87 224 ET | 12" Vinyl |
| — | XE | Atlantic | 7567-81519-2 | CD |
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
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" audiophile limited CD