UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 487
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383487 A//2 TA-side, stamped
2383487 B//2 TB-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Lines
by Charlie · 1978
24 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
Lines 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Lines
22 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7036
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 S JXS-7036-A CS1 A3Runout A variant 1
1 S JXS-7036-B CS2 A4Runout B variant 1
1 S JXS-7036-A CS1 A8Runout A variant 2
1 S JXS-7036-B CS1 A8Runout B variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7036
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7036Janus Records JXS 7036
- Format
- LP, Album · GRT Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JXS 7036 GRT N-2Side A variant 1
JXS 7036-B GRT NSide B variant 1
JXS 7036 -A GRT 3Side A variant 2
JXS 7036-B RS/GRT - 7Side B variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7036
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
JXS 7036-ASide A Etched
JXS 7036-BSide B Etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7036
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2383 487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2383 487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2383 487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2383 487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036 / Janus Records JXS 7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Janus Records JXS-7036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Renaissance Records RDEG-153LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2020 | US | Renaissance Records RDEG-153LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1She Loves To Be In Love
- A2No More Heartache
- A3Life So Cruel
- A4Watching TV
- A5Out Of Control
- B1L.A. Dreamer
- B2No Strangers In Paradise
- B3Keep Me In Mind
- B4I Like To Rock And Roll
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lines are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Lines are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 2020.
When was Lines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 487.
How do I tell if my copy of Lines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 487, JXS-7036, MPF 1161, 9098-7036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383487 A//2 T and 2383487 B//2 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lines 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.
