Vinyl pressings
by Bruce Springsteen · 1978
Darkness On The Edge Of Town was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
79 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 25 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.
PAL 35318-1AC PV TML-S GOLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
PBL 35318-2J PV TML-M GOLB-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
PAL 35318-1AC 1H PN (stamped TML-S) L-1A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
PBL 35318-2S PN #3 (stamped TML-M) L-1B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
PAL-35318-1E TML-M A 0 T2Runout side A, variant 1
PBL 35318 2H TML-S C 0 T1Runout side B, variant 1
PAL-35318-1AN TML-MRunout side A, variant 2
PBL-35318-2AE TML-M 9T1Runout side B, variant 2
PAL-35318-1AM TML-SRunout side A, variant 1
PBL-35318-2Y TML-MRunout side B, variant 1
0 PAL-35318-1BA TML-SRunout side A, variant 2
P 0 PBL-35318-2AJ TML-MRunout side B, variant 2
PAL-35318-1AB PK TML-S A TWO Union Jack SymbolSide 1, Variant 1
PBL-35318-2K PK TML-M C Union Jack SymbolSide 2, Variant 1
PAL-35318-1AB PK TML-S A THREE Union Jack SymbolSide 1, Variant 2
PBL-35318-2K PK TML-M C Union Jack SymbolSide 2, Variant 2
PAL-35318-1H PN #3 TML-S [Anvil symbol]Side A runout, variant 1
PBL-35318-2S PN #2 TML-S [Anvil symbol]Side B runout, variant 1
PAL-35318-1H PN #3 TML-S [Anvil symbol]Side A runout, variant 2
PBL-35318-2T PN TML-S [Anvil symbol]Side B runout, variant 2
PAL-35318-XXX 1AF TML-S PPPRunout Groove Side A, variant 1
PBL-35318-2AB PPP TML-MRunout Groove Side B, variant 1
PAL-35318-1G PN #4 TML-M PPPA-side runout etched, variant 3
PBL-35318-2S PN TML-MB-side runout etched, variant 3
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | CBS 19.893 / Discos CBS 19.893First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Argentina | CBS 19.893 / Discos CBS 19.893First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Argentina | Discos CBS 19.893 / CBS 19.893LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237136First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 138079 / Discos CBS 138079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia PC35318 / Columbia 35318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | CBS 14-1175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Costa Rica | Columbia 100419 / CBS 100419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 86061 / CBS 86061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS 86061 / CBS CBS 86061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS 86061 / CBS CBS 86061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | CBS CBS 86061First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25AP 1000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25AP-1000A1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia HC 45318LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1981 | Greece | CBS CBS 86061LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | CBS CBS 86061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS S 86061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Columbia HC 45318LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia JC 35318LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | CBS 86061 / CBS CBS 86061LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS 32542 / CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | India | CBS CBS 10195LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Israel | CBS CBS 32542 / CBS 01-32542-20LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | CBS 32542 / CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | CBS 32542LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | Portugal | CBS 32542 / CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | CBS CBS 32542 / CBS 32542LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | DeAgostini IGDA 1147/148 / CBS IGDA 1147/148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | CBS/Sony CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Canada | CBS CB860605LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Columbia 88875014251 / Columbia JC 35318LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | UK, Europe & US | Columbia JC 35318LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA, Canada & Europe | Columbia JC 35318 / Sony Music 88875014251LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | CBS 86061LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Brazil | CBS 138632 / CBS 138.632LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | CBS 138632 / CBS 138.632LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 86061 / CBS JC 35318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 86061 / CBS 86061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 86061 / CBS 86061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 86061 / CBS 86061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 86061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 86061 / Columbia JC 35318LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | CBS 32542LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
151 vinyl pressings of Darkness On The Edge Of Town are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1978 and 2020.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia JC 35318, released June 2, 1978.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 35318, 35318, JC 3518, CBS 86061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 35318-1AC PV TML-S GOL and PBL 35318-2J PV TML-M GOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
