UK
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
56192 A ∇ 3 //420 5Runout Side A
56192 B ∇ 1 420 1 7Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In)
by Bee Gees · 1967
48 pressings22 countriesPop RockRock
Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In) was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In)
36 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 16 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
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 3-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
56192 A ▽ 1 420 1 4 5 1Runout side A, variant 1
56192 B ▽ 1 420 1 3 5 8Runout side B, variant 1
56192 A ▽ 1 420 1 3 5Runout side A, variant 2
56192 B ▽ 1 420 1 7Runout side B, variant 2
UK
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): 56192 A ∇ 1 420 1 1 1
(Side B): 56192 B ∇ 1 420 1 1 1
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
56192 A ∇3 //420Side A runout, stamped (variant 1)
56192 B ∇ 1 4 20Side B runout, stamped (variant 1)
56192 A▽1 420Side A runout, stamped (variant 2)
56192 B▽1 420Side B runout, stamped (variant 2)
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 3-Prong Centre
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Centre Hole
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Spin EK-1958First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Spin EK-1958First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Austria | Polydor 59 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Finland | Polydor NH 59118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 421 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 421 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 421 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Greece | International Polydor Production NHH 238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | Polydor NH 59118 / Polydor N H 59 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Polydor N H 59 118First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Spin EK 1958 / Spin 56192First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Rhodesia | Polydor PD.9289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2121 2107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 870-77", Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 59118 / Polydor 251867", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | Polydor 59 1187", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 561927", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 561927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Nigeria | Polydor 59 1187", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMassachusetts (The Lights Went Out In)
- BBarker Of The U.F.O.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In) are there?
48 vinyl pressings of Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In) are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1967 and 1987.
When was Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 56192, released September 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 56192, 59 118, EK-1958, NH 59118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 56192 A ∇ 3 //420 5 and 56192 B ∇ 1 420 1 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In) 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.
