Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 01 682
- Format
- 7", Single
Crosby & NashOut Of The Darkness
Vinyl pressings
Out Of The Darkness
by Crosby & Nash · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Out Of The Darkness was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Out Of The Darkness
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 12199 16975-M 1B ssA-Side Runout Etching
ABC 12199 16975-S 1B sB-Side Runout Etching
45-16975-MA-Side Label
45-16975-SB-Side Label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001682
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 1022-12199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1022-12199 - A2Side A Runout
1022-12199 - B2Side B Runout
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 682
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Moulded
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2001682First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | ABC Records 1022-12199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2001 682First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2001 682First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2001 682First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 6015First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 682First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | ABC Records ABC-12199First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | ABC Records ABC-12199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 6827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOut Of The Darkness4:22
- BBroken Bird2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Of The Darkness are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Out Of The Darkness are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Out Of The Darkness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Spain, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 20 01 682.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Of The Darkness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 01 682, ABC-12199, 2001682, 1022-12199) 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 Out Of 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.
