Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 247 720-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247720-7-A 2 PD-POLARRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 247855-7-BX 247720-7-BX HRunout side B
Agnetha FältskogLet It Shine
Vinyl pressings
Let It Shine
by Agnetha Fältskog · 1988
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Let It Shine 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 Let It Shine
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 247 719-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 247 855-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247855-7-A HRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 247855-7-B 247720-7-B HRunout side B
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ300 (T)WEA YZ300 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-53552-SPLabel Side A
ST-A-53551-SPLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | WEA PRO 78557First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 720-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 719-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 855-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | WEA P-2415First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | WEA P-2415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ300 (T) / WEA YZ300 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALet It Shine (Remix Version)3:32
- BMaybe It Was Magic4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Shine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let It Shine are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Let It Shine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is WEA 247 720-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Shine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 247 720-7, 247 719-0, 247 855-7, YZ300 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 247720-7-A 2 PD-POLAR and R/S Alsdorf 247855-7-BX 247720-7-BX H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Shine 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.
