US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wardance war one
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FA-2507 A NR-18335-A F/W MJS "RICH TRASH IS COOL"Side A
FA 2507 B "COOL IS DEAD" F/W MJS NR-18335-BSide B
Citizens ArrestA Light In The Darkness
Vinyl pressings
A Light In The Darkness
by Citizens Arrest · 1990
13 pressings2 countriesHardcoreRock
A Light In The Darkness was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 A Light In The Darkness
2 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year. 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wardance war one
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
FA-2507 A NR-18335-A F/W MJS "RICH TRASH IS COOL"Side A
FA 2507 B "COOL IS DEAD" F/W MJS NR-18335-BSide B
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Wardance war oneFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Wardance war oneFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Wardance war one7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered |
| 1990 | US | Wardance war one7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | US | Wardance war one7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Off The Disk Records 20 / Dead End Records 037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered |
| 2010 | US | Off The Disk Records OTD 20 / Dead End Records DER 037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | US | Off The Disk Records OTD 20 / Dead End Records DER 037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | US | Off The Disk Records OTD 20 / Dead End Records DER 037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2010 | US | Off The Disk Records OTD 20 / Dead End Records DER 037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | US | Off The Disk Records OTD 20 / Dead End Records DER 037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label (Citizens Arrest)7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered |
| ? | Germany | Not On Label (Citizens Arrest)7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Serve And Protect
- A2In The Distance
- A3Fortress
- B1A Light In The Darkness
- B2Woodstock
- B3Without Peace
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Light In The Darkness are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Light In The Darkness are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 2010.
When was A Light In The Darkness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is Wardance war one.
How do I tell if my copy of A Light In The Darkness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use war one) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FA-2507 A NR-18335-A F/W MJS "RICH TRASH IS COOL" and FA 2507 B "COOL IS DEAD" F/W MJS NR-18335-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Light In The Darkness 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.