Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista 208 212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 208212 A-1/8-87Runout side A, stamped
DM 208212 B-1/8-87Runout side B, stamped
S 208 212 ALabel side A
S 208 212 BLabel side B
CruzadosAfter Dark
Vinyl pressings
After Dark
by Cruzados · 1987
12 pressings9 countriesRock
After Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 After Dark
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8439Arista al-8439
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ᐉ AL 8439 SA TML-XA-side runout, variant 1
B-1 ᐉ AL 8439 SB TML-XB-side runout, variant 1
B-1 ᐉ AL 8439 SA TML-MA-side runout, variant 2
B-1 ᐉ AL 8439 SB TML-MB-side runout, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8439
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 8439 GIA G1 A3 (F+TR)Side A label
AL 8439 SB-GIA G1 A1 (F+TR)Side B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8439
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 8439 SA 2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-27511-2 Δ16576 1-1 TML-M [stamped]Side A runout, etched
AL 8439 SB [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-27512 Δ16576-1 TML-M [stamped] 1-1Side B runout, etched
AL-8439-SASide A label
AL-8439-SBSide B label
Australia & New Zealand
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista VPL1 7575
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8439
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista VPL1 7575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AL-8439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 208 212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Arista VG 60069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 208 212First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Arista LAE-733First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Arista 5C 208212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | Arista 208 212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Arista AL-8439 / Arista al-8439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Arista al-8439LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | Arista AL-8439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Arista AL-8439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Small Town Love3:53
- A2Bed Of Lies3:32
- A3Road Of Truth3:05
- A4Last Ride3:52
- A5Time For Waiting3:56
- B1Young And On Fire3:01
- B2Summer's Come, Summer's Gone3:32
- B3I Want Your World To Turn4:13
- B4Chains Of Freedom3:43
- B5Blue Sofa (Still A Fool)4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After Dark are there?
12 vinyl pressings of After Dark are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was After Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Arista 208 212.
How do I tell if my copy of After Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 212, AL-8439, VPL1 7575, VG 60069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 208212 A-1/8-87 and DM 208212 B-1/8-87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is After Dark 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.