UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Chris de BurghLonely Sky
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Sky
by Chris de Burgh · 1975
10 pressings8 countriesPop
Lonely Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Lonely Sky
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1841A&M Records 1841-S
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12075-SStereo Side Matrix
12075Mono Side Matrix
AM 12075-S S3Stereo Side Runout
AM 12075-M S3Mono Side Runout
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-6219
- Format
- 7", Single
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records S7AM-5154
- Format
- 7", Single
Portugal
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8E 006 97374 G
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E006-97374-A-1Side A
E006-97374-B-1Side B
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1841
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12075-SSide A label
12075Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | A&M Records K-6219First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-5154First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1841First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | Portugal | A&M Records 8E 006 97374 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1841 / A&M Records 1841-SFirst year7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 11747", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1841-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1841-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records AM-704027" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ALonely Sky3:50
- BThis Song For You4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Sky are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lonely Sky are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.
When was Lonely Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7196.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7196, 1841, K-6219, S7AM-5154) 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 Lonely Sky 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.
