UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3231EMI OC 062-60 800
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5405-3 NICK W AP 3Side A
YAX 5406-2 RH 2 NICK WSide B
YAX 5405Label side A
YAX 5406Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Green Light
by Cliff Richard · 1978
22 pressings15 countriesRock & RollSoft RockPop RockRock
Green Light 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 Green Light
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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
- The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2958
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BXL1-2958A-1 I A2GRunout A, variant 1
BXL1-2958B-1 I A2GRunout B, variant 1
BXL1-2958A-1 I A1GRunout A, variant 2
BXL1-2958B-1 I A1FRunout B, variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3231EMI EMC-3231
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX-5405Label side A
YAX-5406Label side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-16220
- Format
- LP, Album · Factory Sample
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2958
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2958
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DXL1-2958-A TDRunout Side A etched
DXL1-2958-B TDRunout Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMC 3231 / EMI EMC-3231First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2958First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2958First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2 C 070 06800First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2 C 070 06800First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-06 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | EMI EMS-81154First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | EMI EMS-81154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-06800First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 3231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | EMI EMC 3231 / EMI 062-60-800First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(D) 5147 / EMI EMCJ (D) 5147First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Sweden | EMI 7C 062-06800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | EMI EMC 3231 / EMI OC 062-60 800First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | RCA Victor BXL 12958 / RCA Victor 1099LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Not On LabelLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | US | EMI America SN-16220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Green Light
- A2Under Lock & Key
- A3She's A Gipsy
- A4Count Me Out
- A5Please Remember Me
- A6Never Even Thought
- B1Free My Soul
- B2Start All Over Again
- B3While She's Young
- B4Can't Take The Hurt Anymore
- B5Ease Along
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Green Light are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Green Light are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Green Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI EMC 3231.
How do I tell if my copy of Green Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3231, BXL1-2958, SN-16220, 2 C 070 06800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 5405-3 NICK W AP 3 and YAX 5406-2 RH 2 NICK W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Green 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.
