US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 7202
- Format
- 12"
Brass ConstructionCan You See The Light
Vinyl pressings
Can You See The Light
by Brass Construction · 1982
13 pressings5 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Can You See The Light was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Can You See The Light
13 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 7201
- Format
- 12"
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1453
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 7201-1 & 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-1-7201-Z-1Side 1 Runout Scribed
S-2-7201-Z-1Side 2 Runout Scribed
7201-1Side 1 Label
7201-2Side 2 Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 7201
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
S-1-7201-2-1Side 1 run-out
S-2-7201-2-1Side 2 run-out
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SP-220-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Barbados | Liberty B-1453First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | Liberty 31C 006 83285First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Liberty LUS 11C 008-83285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty UP 652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty 12 UP 652First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Liberty 7202First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | US | Liberty 7201First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1453First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Liberty SP-213First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty 7201-1 & 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty P-B-1453First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty 7201First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty SP-220-1First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ACan You See The Light (Vocal)5:18
- BCan You See The Light (Other Version)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can You See The Light are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Can You See The Light are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Can You See The Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is Liberty 7202.
How do I tell if my copy of Can You See The Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7202, 7201, B-1453, 7201-1 & 2) 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 Can You See The Light 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.
