Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2818
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Streetlights
by Bonnie Raitt · 1974
23 pressings6 countriesBlues RockRock
Streetlights was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Streetlights
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2818
- Format
- LP, Album
US
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2818
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-2818-40906-1B MCR A4 SSide A runout etched
BS-2818-40907-1A B4 SSide B runout etched
S40,906Label side A
S40,907Label side B
US
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2818
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P BS-2818-40906-1 MCR B2Side A runout, variant 1
P BS-2818-40907-1x A2Side B runout, variant 1
P BS-2818 - 40906 - 1 1 MCR B 2Side A runout, variant 2
P BS-2818- 40907 - 1x 2 C 9Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56075
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K ・56075 ・A1Stamped side one variant 1
K ・56075 ・B1Stamped side two variant 1
K.56075.A1 V CStamped side one variant 2
K.56075.B1 V CStamped side two variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2818
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T1 BS-2818-40906-1B MCR A2A side runout, variant 1
T1 BS-2818 40907 2-1C MCR A11B side runout, variant 1
T1 BS-2818-40906-1-1 MCR A12A side runout, variant 2
T1 BS-2818 40907-1-1 MCR DB side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818 / Warner Bros. Records WBS 2818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 56075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56075LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56075LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2818LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1That Song About The Midway4:39
- A2Rainy Day Man3:38
- A3Angel From Montgomery3:55
- A4I Got Plenty3:05
- A5Streetlights5:02
- B1What Is Success3:26
- B2Ain't Nobody Home3:01
- B3Everything That Touches You3:27
- B4Got You On My Mind3:49
- B5You Got To Be Ready For Love (If You Wanna Be Mine)3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Streetlights are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Streetlights are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.
When was Streetlights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada, US, UK, New Zealand and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2818.
How do I tell if my copy of Streetlights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2818, K 56075) 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 Streetlights 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.
