Vinyl variants
The most desirable vinyl issue remains the UK version, with its die-cut fold-out sleeve and The Hawkwind Log booklet - this version was also released in North America and various European territories. However, Japan produced an interesting gatefold variant which included an insert with lyrics and sleeve notes.
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In other territories, it was released in a single sleeve, with a variety of back covers.
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The Spanish version is also notable for translating the song titles and including 'Silver Machine', making side 1 of the album over 27 minutes long.
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Cassettes
Presumably to make the sides as equal as possible, the UK cassette version once again changed the running order. Note that the spine gives the title as X In Search Of Space.
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8-tracks
The UK 8-track has the same running order as the cassette - but mistitles the opening track as 'You Should Do That'. And the cartridge gives the title as Xin Search Of Space.
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The US version of the 8-track has a different running order from both the vinyl album and the UK cassette/8-track. Nice rendering of the title.
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And here's a mystery variant, supposedly a UK issue, but with the US running order.
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