UK
February 1987- Label and catalog number
- Solitaire Records 12 AMAND 1
- Format
- 12", Single, Stereo
Amanda ScottLies
Vinyl pressings
Lies
by Amanda Scott · 1987
24 pressings10 countriesHi NRGElectronic
Lies was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Lies
6 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
February 1987- Label and catalog number
- Solitaire Records AMANDA 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Japan
June 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
South Africa
June 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Principal Records RSX 204
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
South Africa
1987- Label and catalog number
- Gresham Records DGS 462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
June 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALI-754-ALabel side A
ALI-754-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | South Africa | Gresham Records DGS 462First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Solitaire Records 12 AMAND 1First year12", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Solitaire Records AMANDA 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-754First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-754First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Principal Records RSX 204First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Tom-Tom Club 10151612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Musidisc 101517 / Tom-Tom Club 1015177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 856812" | 12" |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 856812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Italy | Expanded Music EX 44Y12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.20.18012" | 12" |
| 1988 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 2047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Splash Records MX-103712" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | Splash Records SN-45.0927", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Quazar QUAT 412", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALies
- BHow The Lonely Cry
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lies are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Lies are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Lies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Japan, South Africa. One of them is Solitaire Records 12 AMAND 1, released February 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Lies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 AMAND 1, AMANDA 1, ALI-754, RSX 204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lies 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.