Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Eyes KEY 003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KEY 003 A BIS
KEY 002 B
Blue GasShadows From Nowhere
Vinyl pressings
Shadows From Nowhere
by Blue Gas · 1983
12 pressings2 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Shadows From Nowhere was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Shadows From Nowhere
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Eyes KEY 003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | Night Records 791.413 / Night Records 7914137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR006TP / Best Record Italy BST-X00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2016 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR006 / Best Record Italy BST-X00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2016 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR006 / Best Record Italy BST-X00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR006/R / Best Record Italy BST-X009/R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | S.P.Q.R. SPQR 1135 / Best Record Italy BST-X009/RR12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | Italy | S.P.Q.R. SPQR 1135 / Best Record Italy BST-X009/RR12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Italy | S.P.Q.R. SPQR 1135 / Best Record Italy BST-X009/RR12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X009/RR / S.P.Q.R. SPQR 113512", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2020 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X009/RR / S.P.Q.R. SPQR 113512", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X009/RR / S.P.Q.R. SPQR 113512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShadows From Nowhere
- BMarie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shadows From Nowhere are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Shadows From Nowhere are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1983 and 2020.
When was Shadows From Nowhere first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy. One of them is Eyes KEY 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Shadows From Nowhere is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KEY 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KEY 003 A BIS and KEY 002 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shadows From Nowhere 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.